The severity of injuries commonly suffered in Dallas drunk driving accidents depends a great deal on the nature of the accident. If someone is struck while not in a vehicle, then serious injuries and fatality can result from the driver’s recklessness. It is more common that such an accident involves a second vehicle, though injuries from these accidents can be very serious and even life-threatening.
Among the most frequent injuries commonly suffered in Dallas drunk driving accidents are traumatic brain injuries. This accounts for a wide range of specific types of injury, but generally occurs when the head of a driver or passenger strikes part of a vehicle during an accident. These kinds of traumatic brain injuries can result in speech impairment, paralysis, and wrongful death. Even the most minor brain injury typically has long-term consequences and requires extensive therapy or surgery to treat.
Spinal cord damage is also a common injury suffered in a Dallas drunk driving accident. The spinal cord runs down through a person’s back, from the brain all the way down to the pelvis. Any damage to the spinal cord can result in serious pain that impacts a person’s quality of life, or more serious issues including nerve damage and even paralysis. Whiplash is a specific type of spinal cord damage that occurs at the neck, and while it is usually treatable through therapy and medication, it is still a serious injury.
Loss of limb can occur due to a serious injury suffered in a Dallas drunk driving accident. Major collisions can result in jagged metal throughout a vehicle, which can sever a limb or cause serious injuries that require amputation. Other injuries during an accident can create blood clots or cause other internal damage that requires amputation as a form of medical treatment. Any loss of limb has long-term consequences, including self-image issues and difficulties performing daily routines.
Organ damage can occur in an accident, usually as a result of high-speed impact with objects inside of a vehicle. These kinds of injuries are not often readily visible, and medical attention should be sought after any serious accident to check for such injuries. Organ damage can require surgery or other treatment to properly handle and ensure additional complications or medical problems do not occur.
Wrongful death fatalities can happen as a result of a Dallas drunk driving accident. In any wrongful death situation, there may be criminal as well as civil consequences. A criminal trial does not ensure those left behind in a wrongful death are compensated in any way for their loss. It is very important, therefore, to have proper legal representation after the loss of a loved one so that the person responsible is held liable for his or her actions. Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP can help. Contact us today at (214) 231-0555.
