Different Injuries Victims Sustain After a Car Accident.

Being in a car accident can have several consequences. Sustaining severe injuries after the accident is an essential aspect you should consider. These injuries can be short-term, long-term, or even fatal. 

You can claim your medical expenses if you face any injuries because of the at-fault party. First, however, you should immediately contact a lawyer to learn more about such cases.

However, here are some common injuries that most victims sustain after a car accident. 

• Traumatic brain injuries

Head injuries are prevalent in car accidents. While the effect of a brain injury can be mild, it is always something to worry about. The more severe head injuries can cause TBIs; TBIs can lead to long-term brain dysfunctions or even death.

• Spinal cord injuries

A spinal cord injury in a car accident can lead to some serious medical problems. For example, a mild spinal cord injury might result in a herniated disc because of a rupture or disc displacement in your spinal vertebrae. Severe spinal cord injuries can lead to half or complete paralysis.

• Broken bones

There can be an extreme amount of force imposed during a car accident. While our bones are strong, your bones will break if the pressure is more than they can bear. Various kinds of broken bones occur during a car accident, for example, broken legs, arms, ribs, wrists, ankles, etc.

Depending upon the severity of the broken bone, there are two kinds of fractures, simple fractures, and compound fractures. Simple fractures are fractures where the bones break internally but do not penetrate out of the skin. On the other hand, compound fractures are more severe as the bone might penetrate out of the skin and require surgery, usually within 24 hours.

• Cuts and bruises

Cuts and bruises are the most common injuries endured in a car accident. These damages are often caused due to glass, metal sheets, and other objects in your car if they contact your skin. While these injuries are mostly mild and heal with time, sometimes there could be severe tearing that may require stitches or cause blood loss.

• Internal bleeding

When the force of the car accident acts on your internal body like organs and vessels, internal bleeding may occur. The leading cause of internal bleeding is a ruptured blood vessel that leaks blood into the body and will not stop on its own. 

• Bruises, Contusions, and Cuts

Bruises and cuts that occur during a car accident can be mild, but in some cases, can cause extreme pain and blood loss. Like other common collision injuries, force is a factor in developing bruises and cuts, but these injuries can also be caused by contact with broken pieces of the cars, such as shattered glass.

Hard impacts can lead to serious bruises, or contusions, sometimes damaging the brain or other internal organs. In some cases, this requires surgery to repair, in other cases it could result in painful damage to the limbs, joints, muscles, or other areas of the body.

• Burns

In some vehicle accidents, drivers and passengers can be burned. First- and second-degree burns damage the skin, and third-degree burns can affect tissue. Victims who sustain burn injuries in an accident may need a skin graft and/or other reconstructive treatment.

• Internal Injuries

Internal injuries, such as internal bleeding and organ damage, are just as common in car accidents as broken bones and other external injuries. Harm to the body’s internal systems can be detrimental. Even if you do not see any visible injuries following a car accident, it is still possible that you may have sustained internal injuries.

After any motor vehicle accident, it is essential to receive medical attention as soon as possible. A doctor will be able to treat your injuries, and detect any more subtle ailment you may not have noticed yourself. Delaying treatment can cause your injuries to escalate and be detrimental to your health.

• Spinal Injuries

Any trauma to the back or neck can result in spinal damage. Neck damage might also occur if the head suffers a massive blow or if the body is twisted and impacted. These injuries happen often in car accidents, usually due to a sudden or severe collision. Spinal injuries can be very serious and may lead to partial or full paralysis.

• Whiplash

The rapid back-and-forth motion that bodies are subjected to during a collision can contribute to whiplash. The head whips back before being thrust forward by the force of the collision, all while the rest of the body remains unmoving. Whiplash is an injury that affects the muscles and tendons in the neck, when quick motion causes strain.

In some cases, blood clots have formed that stop the blood circulation. In case of suspected internal bleeding, immediately rush to the hospital.