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.
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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.
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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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