Car accident injuries
can range from minor to severe. The following list outlines some of the most
common or recurring injuries suffered by car accident victims:
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Traumatic Brain
Injuries: Car accidents are
the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the U.S. Traumatic
Brain Injury, or TBI, results when the brain is damaged by an injury to the
head. The injury can result from a blunt blow or a sharp, piercing wound.
·
Injury to the spinal
cord or neck: The forceful impact of
an accident can cause severe damage to the spinal cord and neck. One common
neck-related injury, known as whiplash, occurs when the head moves back and
forth in a quick, jerking fashion. Damage to the spinal cord can range from
minor to severe, with some injuries resulting in partial or total
paralysis.
·
Burns: The body can be burned
in many ways during or immediately following an accident. If your skin comes
into contact with hot fluids, surfaces, or chemicals, you may suffer burns. If
the car catches on fire during the accident, you may incur severe burns that
require surgery or skin grafts.
·
Fractures and Broken
Bones: It is no surprise that
broken bones and fractures are common in car accidents. Broken legs, ribs,
arms, ankles, and risks occur due to forceful impacts and can range in severity
from fracture to total break. Some broken bones will require surgery to be
reset and heal properly.
·
Facial Injuries: Broken glass and
impact with the steering wheel can cause cuts and other injuries on the face.
If severe, surgical correction may be required.
·
Soft Tissue
Injuries: It is easy to think of
soft tissue injuries as less severe, but this is not necessarily
true. Soft tissue injuries may not become noticeable or apparent
until days after the accident. Damage to organs may not be evident to the naked
eye and can cause serious, life-threatening injuries.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Not every injury resulting from a car accident is physical. Many people suffer from mental and emotional trauma after an accident. Post-traumatic stress disorder can be diagnosed by a trained psychiatrist. Symptoms typically include feeling worried or anxious about activities that used to feel normal to you, nightmares, and memories of the traumatic event.
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