MODESTO PERSONAL
INJURY LAWYER

According to the CDC, for every 1 person who died from an injury in the U.S., 11 were hospitalized and 72 were treated and released from emergency departments between 2019 and 2023. This staggering ratio highlights how common non-fatal injuries are and why they dominate personal injury claims in California, from car accidents to slip-and-falls

• Muscle strains, sprains, and other soft-tissue damage are extremely common, especially after sudden impacts. These are the types of injuries insurance companies love to call “minor” until they see the physical therapy bills stack up.
  
• Broken bones are also routine in personal injury cases, from wrists and arms in a fall to more serious leg or rib fractures in car accidents. Even a clean break can lead to weeks off work and long term complications.

• Head injuries, including concussions, are some of the most overlooked and disputed. Victims often feel dazed, foggy, or overly sensitive to light and sound. The problem is, these symptoms aren’t always visible, which makes them easy for insurance adjusters to dismiss. But under California law, even a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) can justify significant compensation.

• Spinal injuries and whiplash are frequently seen in rear-end collisions. These can lead to chronic neck or back pain, reduced mobility, and long-term care needs. Insurance companies often try to delay or minimize these claims by demanding proof of imaging or specialist opinions.

• Internal injuries, such as organ damage or internal bleeding, are some of the most serious — and the most urgent. They may not show symptoms immediately, but they can become life-threatening without treatment. When these show up in your medical records, the insurance company may quickly shift into damage control — and you need to be ready.