4 Most Common Car Accident Injuries
Many factors can contribute to the severity of injuries sustained in a car accident. High speeds can contribute to compression or force experienced. Parts of the vehicle or items inside such as steering wheels, windows, seat belts, and airbags or things flying around the vehicle’s interior can all cause injuries to be more severe or complex.
Your position in the car in relation to the impact and the type of collision all affect the resulting injuries. Only a physician or medical professional can give you a proper diagnosis and advise you on your best options for recovery. After consulting with medical professionals, your next step should be consulting with legal professionals who can help you receive compensation for injuries resulting from a car accident.
Most Common Car Accident Injuries
The injuries most often experienced after a car accident fall into four categories and can range from minor to life-threatening, most often influenced by the factors above.
- Musculoskeletal injuries – This may sound unfamiliar, but these injuries include whiplash and other injuries to nerves, tendons, muscles, and other soft tissues. Effects include pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of range of motion. Whiplash is caused by the rapid back and forth movement of the head from the impact of an accident. It can take up to 72 hours to present symptoms and can range from minor to long-term damage.
- Blunt force trauma – Most commonly experienced in the head, chest, and knees. Concussions are the result of blunt force trauma, these injuries can be quite dangerous as symptoms may take several hours to present themselves and severe concussions can be deadly. Symptoms can include headache, confusion, pressure, and loss of consciousness.
- Fractures – Often caused by blunt force or compression on impact, fractures can occur in any bone in the body. Fractures commonly experienced include the skull, facial bones, neck, ribs, and extremities. Symptoms to watch for include pain, swelling, stiffness, and numbness. Chest injuries include the risk of puncturing a lung, and any shortness of breath should be examined immediately by a medical professional.
- Emotional trauma – It is quite natural to experience some anxiety and depression after a car accident. Anxiety and depression, when still present weeks or even months after an accident, should be evaluated by a medical professional because there is the potential for long-term effects such as PTSD.
All of these injuries have the potential to be severe and cause prolonged pain and suffering. When you have been injured, you should first seek the advice of a medical professional, and second, a legal professional. Casas Law in West Palm Beach, Florida, are experienced Florida Car Accident Injury Lawyers. If you feel you have a legal case, please contact our team to schedule a free consultation or learn more about the next steps of a car accident settlement.
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