Car crashes don't usually just "happen". Almost always a driver causes them to happen by failing to obey traffic rules, or by negligence or carelessness. More and more auto accidents are caused by driver distraction with cell phones, GPS navigators, texting, or other electronic devices. Many car accidents are caused by drivers failing to obey stop signs, failing to stop and red lights, failing to yield to the other vehicle with the right of way, speeding, following too closely, or simply failing to see what was clearly there to see. There are more accidents at night than in daylight because of driver fatigue, because more drivers have been drinking at night, and because of reduced visibility.

Although there are all types of injuries in car crashes, most typical are whiplash, also called "soft tissue injury", concussions, head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, herniated discs, broken right foot (when it is on the brake in a frontal collision), broken bones and scarring and bruising injuries from impact, loss of fetus, paralysis and even death.

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The Syracuse car accident attorneys of Michaels & Smolak have recovered millions of dollars for clients injured in automobile collisions and for other injuries to cover their medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and more. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a car accident, contact us for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer who can inform you of your legal rights and maximize your compensation.