According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are 202,810,000 drivers with registered licenses and 251,423,000 registered vehicles within the nation. If you've been hit by vehicle and are facing serious injuries, it's possible to receive compensation for your troubles and emotional bereavement. If you know someone who has been involved in an accident and would like to inform them of their legal rights, here is some pertinent information that might help them decide what legal steps to take.

First, no matter how minor an accident may seem-if you are involved in one it is important to immediately proceed to the hospital for a check-up. You might have sustained serious injuries without even being aware of it. Here is a list of the most frequent injuries that can occur when in a motor vehicle accident:

• Head injuries;
• Neck injuries;
• Spinal cord injuries;
• Back injuries;
• Broken bones and fractures; and
• Internal organs

Head injuries are often called catastrophic injuries due to the lifelong impact that they can have on an automotive accident victim; sometimes brain injuries result in fatalities. These types of injuries can be extremely hazardous to your health because they can impair vital brain functions and cause long-term or even permanent damage upon a victim. Head injuries can also result in skull fractures, brain swelling, and even nerve damage: most times victims who have minor concussion do not even know that they are injured.

Another form of damage can be along the soft tissues of the neck that impair movement, sometimes temporary, but other times permanent; this is commonly referred to as whiplash. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident where this type of injury has occurred, it is important to seek medical attention-rehabilitative or physical therapy. Some other types of neck problems include herniated discs, pinched nerves, neck strain or sprains, as well as other injuries.

Spinal cord injuries can also be catastrophic, and sometimes results in extreme levels of injuries such as quadriplegia or paraplegia where car accident victims lose motor function or feeling of sensation; spinal cord injuries may also include problems pertaining to internal organs. Sometimes it is necessary to receive compensation for these type of injuries since they require supplies that cost a great deal of money for medical bills and treatments; these injuries can affect blood pressure and body temperature as well as bladder, bowel, or sexual functions. Herniations, pinched nerves, disc bulges, or fractures are all part of back injuries which can also be accompanied with high bills and medical fees.

Many accidents tend to leave victims with fractured or broken bones from a head-on collision, while other times from the force involved in the impact of one. Often times, broken bones are in need of immediate surgery along with reconstructive surgery in order to secure the bones; due to this procedure, the necessary supplies required can be quite expensive; often metal hardware is required.

Lastly, internal organ damage can include anywhere from fractured ribs to punctured lungs. More injuries include damages to the liver, lungs, spleen, kidneys, or even more seriously, the heart. Most of the time that internal injuries are damaged, hospitalization is the most frequent remedy. Don't wait to take a loved one to the hospital to check for serious injuries due to an automotive accident; if you deserve compensation, contact a skilled attorney to find out if you are legally entitled to monetary compensation for possible medical bills. Don't wait for tomorrow to seek the attention that is needed to maintain your quality of life.