When you’re in a car accident, the moment of impact can be one of the most terrifying moments of your life. Sometimes, it’s hard to know 
right away if you are truly injured and how severe those injuries may be. Unfortunately, many injuries caused by accidents can be permanent, causing lifelong complications or financial stress. There are several types of injuries that are considered common injuries caused by car accidents that can range from minor to severe.
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5 Common Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
- Whiplash
Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries and is often the result of a rear-end collision when another car is stationary. When someone suffers a whiplash injury, it is the result of the neck being forced forward and backward very quickly as the body experiences rapid acceleration and deceleration due to the impact of a hit from behind. This type of injury can cause chronic pain by damaging muscles in the neck.
- Minor Scrapes and Cuts
Many people consider themselves lucky if they can walk away with only minor scrapes and cuts after a car accident. These injuries can be caused by broken glass or other protruding objects in the car as well as by objects that are in the car that are thrown about during impact. In order to minimize any type of injury during the impact of a car accident, it’s important that you minimize the number of loose objects in the interior of your car at all times.
- Head Injuries
Most head injuries are caused when the head hits the steering wheel or windshield if someone is not wearing a seatbelt. It is possible for a head injury to cause instant death, which one reason why it is so important that every passenger wears a seatbelt at all times.
- Spinal Injuries
Suffering a back injury during a car accident can be one of the most challenging injuries due to the complexities of the spinal cord and nerves in the back. Back injuries can lead to a lifetime of chronic pain, surgeries, or even paralysis. It’s important that any time there is a back injury associated with a car accident that treatment begins soon after and that the injury is closely monitored.
- Soft Tissue Damage
Oftentimes, the impact of an accident can cause small tears in your muscles and the soft tissue of the body. The symptoms alerting you to these tears may not be present for days or even weeks following the accident. It’s important that you see a doctor after an accident where you feel as though you may have been injured and that you take the steps to help your body heal properly in order to get back to your healthy self as soon as possible.
After the Accident
If you are in an accident where there are injuries, be sure to call for medical help first. Make sure that everyone at the scene who may be suffering from an injury has access to medical assistance.
If you feel as though you’ve been severely injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another driver, you should contact a personal injury attorney to evaluate your situation. An attorney may be able to help you recover financial losses from the incident. Contact us at Panter, Panter, & Sampedro for a one-time free consultation regarding your case at (305) 662-6178.
References:
Panterlaw. (2016, December 21). Car accidents may cause whiplash injuries. Retrieved from https://panterlaw.com/2014/12/08/car-accidents-may-cause-whiplash-injuries/
Chiropractic Treatment For Car Accident Injuries | County Line Chiro. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://countylinechiro.com/accident-rehab/car-accidents
