Of course, not every car wreck results in injuries. In fact, serious injuries tend only to occur in a fraction of cases. For example, in a year in which there reported 39,473 crashes in Gwinnett County, there were only 325 accident-related serious injuries. That said, in the same year, there were 13,535 accident-related injuries.
Similarly, in a year in which there were 105,912 accidents in the Atlanta area, there were only 1,509 suspected serious injuries. There were, however, 34,068 total injuries reported.
While only a fraction of car accidents result in serious injuries, it’s critical to remember that all of your accident-related losses are compensable. Common losses that accident victims successfully seek include medical expenses, lost income, lost quality of life, property damage, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. Insurance companies are known for trying to pay out as little as possible on every claim they receive, so it’s in your best interest to retain an attorney to represent you, regardless of the severity of your accident.
