Personal injury claims related to auto collision damage in the country have risen to a staggering 17%, covering a total of 42% in motor accidents.

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Whiplash Injuries Linked to
New Car Technologies,
Climate Change, and Weak
State Drug Laws

2. Personal injury claims related to auto collision damage in the country have risen to a
staggering 17%, covering a total of 42% in motor accidents.
Statistics also reveal the consistent increase of preventable car-related injuries such as
whiplash, which constitutes the long list of the most disputed minor injury cases.
Whiplash is among the most commonly sustained injuries resulting from low-impact car
- related accidents in the United States. The condition possesses the same effects as
any strained joint with visible inflammation and slow recovery process.
The legal implication of a whiplash case depends on the nature and degree of the injury.
While whiplash only falls into the minor injury classification, it requires far more
complicated care due to its proximity to the brain and spinal column.
Some whiplash injuries can have serious effects, forcing victims to live in a state of
temporary disability.

3. The Role of Modern Cars to Claims
New car models that possess relatively various specifications and technologies require a
higher cost to repair. Although most car models today have onboard computer systems
for a specialized and practical diagnostic solution, the consumers still have to pay for their
vehicle’s sustained damage in the end.
This adds to the value which an individual has to produce in only a short amount of time –
all while in the state of recovering from an injury.
Unnatural Weather Impediments
Natural occurrences like an unstable weather profile contribute to the prevalence of
personal injuries. For instance, the wet winter caused by El Niño can confuse even the
most seasoned driver because they are not used to wet road conditions.
Relationship of Illicit Substances Laws and Regulations to Injuries
The use of prohibited and regulated substances can also lead to more vehicular
accidents. As such, the top 8 states with the highest rate of car accidents likewise have
lesser strict laws on drugs such as marijuana. The federal authorities backed the idea by
presenting a corresponding data on drivers who are using marijuana since 2007-2014
and their involvement in car-related accidents.

4. While personal injury claims almost always relate to how an individual acts, everyone
involved in an accident is a victim.
SOURCES:
http://www.osmondlaw.com
http://thelibertarianrepublic.com/personal-injury-claims-number-continue-rising
http://www.medicinenet.com/whiplash/article.htm