In Sacramento, the most dangerous intersections are as follows:

• Arden Way and Interstate 80
• Fair Oaks Boulevard and Howe Avenue
• Franklin Boulevard and Broadway
• Fruitridge Road and Franklin Boulevard
• Highway 99 and US-50 Interchange
• Power Inn Road and Folsom Boulevard
• State Route 99 and 12th Avenue
• SR-160 and Richards Boulevard
• Sutterville Road and Franklin Boulevard
• West El Camino Avenue and Northgate Boulevard

Each of these intersections is the site of many accidents where injuries occur. Some of the causes of these accidents are drunk driving, falling asleep behind the wheel, running red lights or stop signs, speeding, tailgating, texting, driving, and weaving in and out of traffic.

After becoming more familiar with what causes car accidents, Sacramento Car Accident Attorneys want you to know that injuries vary depending on the type of crash. However, most people will have minor injuries. In rare cases, people will experience significant injuries. 

Our car accident attorneys represent clients with the following car accident injuries:

• Whiplash
• Neck and back pain
• Headaches and migraines
• Soft tissue injuries
• Lacerations
• Broken bones
• Bruised ribs
• Road rash

The head, neck, back, and spine suffer the most injuries, with side effects ranging from pain, swelling, tingling, numbness, prickling, weakness, and decreased range of motion. All of these are clear indicators that something is wrong. For example, if you are experiencing symptoms like neck pain, stiffness in the neck and back, or pain while you move, you likely have whiplash.

Minor car accident injuries also go by the name of soft tissue damage. These injuries include bruising and swelling of muscles and tendons. Many car accident victims with soft tissue damage need months of physical therapy or chiropractic work to reverse damages or speed up recovery. With any injury, regardless of whether or not it is minor, don’t ever let the insurance company convince you that you don’t need treatment.

Sprained ankles and cuts also fall under the minor injuries category. A good chiropractor can tell if you have been in an accident simply by looking at your spine and muscle tightness. Don’t let a minor injury dictate the rest of your life.

While some injuries are more obvious than others, like shoulder dislocation or broken arm, wrist, etc., others may take a few days to present themselves. Headaches, back pain, whiplash, and other head injuries may not appear immediately. You could feel fine immediately following the car accident but notice something is off. This is most likely because of adrenaline. You may not realize at the time how hard you hit your head until you start having trouble sleeping. You must seek medical care from a doctor or hospital as soon as you suspect a problem.

In the rare instances you get into an accident and don’t sustain any injuries; you still need to see a doctor. Sometimes the victim feels like there are no injuries to report, or they don’t want to go through the hassle of a doctor’s visit, so they disregard their injuries. We highly recommend that you don’t downplay your injuries. It could turn into something much more severe if you neglect to seek medical care or, at the very least, an evaluation. 

A good rule of thumb to follow is if your car is injured, scratched, broken, dented, or bent, then chances are you are as well. Having a doctor examine you after an accident doesn’t cost anything. Take advantage of the service, and remember that it could save your life in the long run.