Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents are some of the most serious and deadly accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, you could suffer an injury to virtually any body part, depending on the impact and size of the vehicle(s) involved. While head, neck and back injuries are the most common, car accidents can also injure your limbs and internal organs.
The following are some of the most common car accident injuries:
Brain and Head Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a very serious injury that can result from a motor vehicle accident. When extreme force traumatizes your brain, you could suffer a TBI. These brain injuries are most common in side-impact collisions than in rear-end crashes. Because TBIs can be difficult to diagnose, some indications you may have suffered a brain injury include:
- A concussion
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Difficulty concentrating and being easily confused
- Memory loss
- Depression or anxiety
Neck and Spinal Cord Injuries
Neck injuries often result from car accidents. These injuries can range from whiplash to disc injuries. Whiplash is most common with rear-end crashes, as your soft tissue, nerves and ligaments become injured. The result is neck pain, limited neck movement and poor peripheral vision.
If your delicate spinal cord tissue becomes bruised, torn or crushed, this leads to spinal cord injury. Once your spinal cord has been injured, messages will no longer flow through the damaged area. This basically cuts off information between your brain and specific parts of your body. As a general rule, the functions of your body located above the point of injury will work as they did prior to the accident, but the areas below the point of injury will be impaired.
Internal Injuries
There are a number of internal injuries that can result from a car accident. You could suffer internal damage to your:
- Liver
- Lungs
- Aorta
- Bowels
- Kidneys
- Heart
Broken ribs are also a common outcome of a motor vehicle collision. Fractured ribs are very dangerous as they can puncture your internal organs and lead to catastrophic consequences. Another common internal injury is a ruptured spleen, which is dangerous and can require extensive hospitalization.
Upper Limb Injuries
Fractures in your upper limbs are frequent in car accidents. The bones in your hands, wrists and fingers are small and fragile, so a significant impact can easily snap them. Lacerations and road rash are also common on your upper limbs, from shattered glass, automobile fragments and contact with the pavement. Upper limb injuries can also affect your:
- Arms and forearms
- Shoulders
- Collar bone
Splinting, casting and stitches can often repair these injuries. However more severe accidents can require extensive surgery. Physical therapy may also be necessary for you to regain your range of motion.
Rotator cuff injuries are another common upper limb casualty. MRIs are used to diagnose a rotator cuff tear, although many doctors wait to complete physical therapy before recommending an MRI. Severe shoulder injuries require reconstructive surgery.
Lower Limb Injuries
Lower limb injuries are also frequent in car accidents, as these extremities may become pinned or smashed. Fractures, sprains, muscle tears and dislocations can occur anywhere in the lower torso. You may suffer trauma to your:
- Hips and pelvic bone
- Legs and knee joints
- Shins and ankles
- Achilles tendon
- Feet and toes
About the Author
If you or a family member has been involved in a car accident and you live in the Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Roanoke, or Newport News, Virginia area, please visit the website for Virginia car accident attorneys Kalfus & Nachman
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