While there are many different causes of automobile accidents, some occur more often than others. Many of these are due to the negligence of other drivers on the road. When this is the case, victims have the grounds to seek compensation for their injuries.

The most common causes of car accident injuries today are:

• Distracted Driving
• Driving Under The Influence
• Aggressive Driving
• Tailgating
• Driving Over the Speed Limit
• Careless Driving
• Failure to Yield the Right of Way

Neck injuries are one of the most common injuries sustained in automobile accidents. Just how severe neck injuries are, depends largely upon the force of impact and the type of vehicles involved.

The most common accident-related neck injuries include:

• Neck Sprain
• Herniated Disc
• Pinched Nerves in the Neck
• Symptoms of Neck Injuries

Many neck injuries are not obvious immediately after an accident. They can, however, become more apparent and debilitating as the accident victim gets back to their daily life following their crash.

Some signs that you have sustained a neck injury include:

• Headaches
• Neck Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Pain That Radiates into the Arms and Hands
• Weakness
• Tingling and Numbness in Arms and Hands
• Limited Movement in Your Neck

Back injuries are common after automobile accidents and can range from mild to severe. These injuries can be particularly debilitating and can greatly affect a victim’s ability to work and quality of life.

The most common back injuries are:

• Spinal Cord Injuries With or Without Paralysis
• Herniated Disc
• Lumbar Sprains
• Fractures
• Symptoms

Back pain symptoms may not appear for one to two days after an accident. It is always recommended that you see a doctor following your accident, even if you don’t immediately feel like you have been injured in your accident.

Symptoms that may indicate you have a back injury are:

• Low Back Pain
• Pain That Radiates into the Buttocks And Legs
• Burning Sensation That Radiates into the Buttocks
• Limited Range of Motion
• Sharp Back Pain with Movement
• Proving Negligence

In order to obtain compensation for your neck and back auto injury, you must be able to prove the at-fault party acted in a reckless or negligent manner. This is not always easy to prove and often requires the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney.