Most Common Car Accident Injuries

Big Leap • Aug 17, 2022

When you’re in a car accident, it’s common to receive fairly serious injuries. These injuries can take weeks for you to recover from and they can cause serious disruptions to your life. Certain injuries are more common than others. Receiving help from an accident injury lawyer can make sure you are compensated for your injuries. 

Head Injuries 

Due to the force of impact on your vehicle, it’s possible that you may be thrown against the car and hit your head. Hitting your head can lead to a variety of head injuries. If left untreated, some brain injuries can lead to disruptions in your life and even the loss of some functions. Head injuries can also cause you to be more prone to headaches and problems sleeping. After an accident, it’s important to receive medical attention to determine the severity of your injury, especially because it may not be obvious that you are injured immediately after the accident. Once you have received medical attention, you can begin taking steps to heal. 

Whiplash 

In an accident, your body is subjected to certain levels of trauma. You’re forced to move suddenly and much faster than you typically would on your own. Whiplash occurs in these circumstances. You experience whiplash when your neck is forced forward and then backward suddenly. The muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues are strained and it can cause a great deal of pain. Recovering from whiplash usually involves taking pain reliever medications, icing the affected area, physical therapy, and anything else recommended by a doctor. Many people recover from whiplash within several weeks.   

Cuts, Scrapes, and Broken Bones 

Whatever the severity of the accident, it’s fairly common for people to receive cuts or scrapes. These can be fairly minor and self-treated and others may require medical attention. Being in an accident can be quite traumatic, so it’s a good idea to get medical care even if you don’t think your injuries are that serious. A medical professional can alert you to issues you may not notice on your own. In addition to cuts and scrapes, it’s common for people to break bones. Broken rings are fairly common because that part of your body is pushed around in an accident. It’s also common for people to break arms, legs, hips, or shoulders. Regardless of the severity of the injuries, it’s important to photograph any visible injuries to preserve that evidence.  

Injuries from car accidents can vary greatly. If you’ve been injured in any way, it’s worth it to contact an accident injury lawyer. They can help make sure you can be compensated for the injuries you’ve suffered. 

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