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A car accident can turn your life upside down in seconds. One moment, you’re commuting home or heading to the grocery store—then everything changes in a flash. Car accidents in Washington, DC often result in life-altering injuries. And while scrapes and bruises may heal quickly, other injuries come with long-term physical, emotional, and financial consequences.
Even in the worst situations, there is hope. A DC car crash lawyer at Regan Zambri Long can help you pursue compensation for catastrophic injuries. If you’ve been seriously hurt in a crash—especially one caused by another driver’s reckless behavior—you’re not alone, and you may be entitled to much more than you think.
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Some injuries aren’t immediately visible—and their impact can last for months, years, or even a lifetime. Below are some of the most serious injuries our clients often face after a car accident, and ones we routinely seek compensation for at Regan Zambri Long.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a blow, jolt, or sudden movement disrupts the brain’s normal function. In a car crash, this might occur if your head hits the windshield, you’re struck by debris, or you’re thrown from the vehicle.
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of fatal TBIs, especially in children and young adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Symptoms can range from headaches, dizziness, and memory loss to mood swings and serious cognitive issues. Some signs appear immediately, while others might take days or even weeks to show up.
Damage to the spinal cord can change a person’s life in an instant. These injuries affect the nerves that carry signals between the brain and the rest of the body, sometimes resulting in partial or full paralysis.
In either case, victims often need long-term rehabilitation, assistive devices, and significant home or vehicle modifications, adding to the physical and financial toll.
Internal injuries are some of the most dangerous because they’re often invisible. Blunt trauma from a seatbelt, steering wheel, or dashboard can cause damage to organs like the liver, spleen, intestines, or lungs.
Pulmonary injuries (such as collapsed lungs) or cardiac bruising can also occur.
In many cases, adrenaline masks pain after the crash, causing victims to dismiss symptoms until it’s too late. That’s why seeking immediate medical care—even if you feel “fine”—is critical. Unfortunately, if the victim does not seek immediate medical attention, their unnoticed injuries could result in death.
Car accidents can expose passengers to multiple burn hazards, including:
Burns vary in severity and can lead to permanent nerve damage, scarring, and infection, often requiring skin grafts and painful rehabilitation.
Facial injuries from car crashes are common and often severe. Victims may suffer:
Beyond the physical pain, facial injuries can cause lasting emotional trauma, mainly if they result in visible disfigurement or are linked to underlying brain trauma.
One of the most talked-about car accident injuries is whiplash, and for good reason. It’s caused when the neck snaps back and forth rapidly, damaging muscles, ligaments, and nerves in the neck and upper spine.
Other severe neck and back injuries include:
These conditions can severely limit your mobility, work ability, and quality of life, even years after the crash.
Some car accidents are so violent that they lead to the loss of a limb. This can happen in two ways:
Whether it’s a lost finger, foot, or limb, the emotional and physical impact is profound and lifelong.
Not every wound bleeds. Many car accident survivors suffer from psychological trauma that lingers long after the physical injuries heal. These can include:
Mental and emotional injuries are just as real—and just as valid—as physical ones. Our DC car accident lawyers fight for full compensation, including the support you need to address the emotional toll of a serious crash.
A severe injury can drain your finances in a matter of weeks. You may be dealing with:
And the costs don’t stop there. Emotional trauma, reduced earning potential, and long-term disability all have ripple effects that touch every part of your life.
At Regan Zambri Long, we fight to recover compensation for all these costs—now and in the future.
Some types of collisions are more likely to cause catastrophic harm. These include:
If you’ve been seriously injured in a car crash, you don’t have to face the aftermath alone. At Regan Zambri Long, our dedicated personal injury lawyers understand the physical pain, emotional stress, and financial strain that follow a serious auto accident. We’re here to fight for the compensation you deserve—including medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and, in tragic cases, wrongful death.
Your first consultation with us is completely free. We’ll listen to your story, explain your legal options, and answer any questions you have. And because we work on a contingency fee basis, you won’t owe us anything unless we win your case.
Don’t delay. The sooner you contact our experienced DC car accident attorneys, the sooner we can begin building a strong case on your behalf. Call Regan Zambri Long today or fill out our online form to schedule your free consultation.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.