- Contact with another object (e.g., hitting the dashboard)
- Being thrown from the vehicle
- Getting caught under the steering wheel
Why Is Your Hand or Wrist Hurting?
Your hand and wrist are comprised of a complex network of nerves, nerve endings, and small bones that suffer when you injure your hand in a car accident. These types of injuries may be painful and require medical treatment. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may need surgery to repair the damaged tissue and bone. You may also need physical therapy to regain full use of your hand and wrist. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms after a car accident:- Pain or tenderness in your hand or wrist
- Swelling around your hand or wrist
- Painful movement of your fingers
- Swelling or bruising around your hand or wrist that does not go away
- Swelling or bruising around your elbow or shoulder
- Numbness or tingling in your hands or wrists
What Causes Wrist and Hand Pain Following a Car Accident?
Many things can cause wrist and hand pain after a car accident, including:- Strains or sprains of ligaments
- Bone fractures
- Sprained tendons
- Torn muscles and tendons
- Compression of nerves
Who Is Liable for Your Hand and Wrist Injuries?
The person or entity responsible for causing the car accident may be held liable for paying your medical bills and lost wages. The liable party may be another driver, a mechanic who failed to perform proper maintenance on a vehicle, or even a municipality that did not properly maintain the roads. In some cases, multiple parties may be at fault for your injuries. To determine liability, we must first establish whether the party who caused your injuries acted reasonably and responsibly. To do so, we must consider weather conditions, road conditions, speed limits, traffic patterns, and more. In addition to determining whether someone else's actions were reasonable, we must also determine whether they had a duty to protect you from harm. If a defendant did not have a responsibility to protect you, they may not be held liable for your injuries.What Are Your Financial Options After a Car Accident?
After a car accident, you may be able to pursue one or more options to recover damages for your injuries. You may be entitled to compensatory damages for costs such as:- Hospital expenses
- Primary care visits
- X-rays
- Physical therapy
- Mental health counseling
- Lost income during recovery
- Reduced capacity for income because of a disability
- Personal property damage
Dolman Law Group Can Help You Seek Compensation for Your Hand and Wrist Injuries
Our attorneys at Dolman Law Group will work hard to help you seek the compensation you deserve. We understand how frustrating it can be to deal with insurance companies. Our goal is to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries. Here's how we can help:- Investigate the accident scene and collect evidence
- Get footage from traffic cameras
- Interview witnesses and experts
- Review police and medical reports
- Handle communication with the insurance company
- Calculate your estimated damages
- Negotiate a settlement
- Represent your case in court