Common Injuries From Car Accidents

16 Nov Common Injuries From Car Accidents

Across the globe, 1.3  million victims die annually from fatal car accidents. This is according to recent research by the World Health Organization. The study also highlights a further 20 to 50 million victims that suffer from non-fatal injuries. Injuries sustained from car accidents vary and depend on several factors, most notably the circumstances surrounding the collision. However, following a serious accident, some injuries are much more common than others.

But what exactly do we categorize as a serious accident?

A significant feature used to categorize the seriousness of an accident is the severity of injuries sustained. Victims involved in a serious accident would need immediate, intensive medical care to address injuries serious enough to cause permanent disabilities and even death.

It’s worth noting that high-impact collisions do not always suggest a serious accident. Just as well, some low-impact injuries can be classified as serious. It all depends on how severe the injuries sustained from the collision are.

Common Car Accident Injuries

Car accident injuries are primarily categorized into penetrating and impact injuries. And while these injuries vary massively, some are more common than others. Here is a list of some of the most common Car accident injuries.

●    Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries are the most common type of impact injuries. For these injuries, the body’s muscles, tendons, and ligaments withstand some form of damage following a significant impact. An accident victim can suffer from several types of soft tissue injury.

Whiplash remains the prevalent type, which occurs when connective tissues in the body stretch absurdly due to sudden movement to the head and neck. Aside from whiplash, a car accident can cause other soft tissue injuries, ranging from back and muscle sprains to spinal injuries.

●    Head Injuries

In some cases, a head injury is similar to whiplash because its severity depends on the collision. Different types of car accidents result in unnatural movement of the head and neck; in some cases, the head could suffer an impact from the window or steering wheel.

Minor impacts could result in less severe head injuries, such as concussions. However, if the impact is significant, a head collision could cause internal damage to the brain tissue and blood vessels, potentially causing brain damage.

●    Internal Damage

It is not uncommon for car accident victims to sustain internal damage in other parts of the body. Often, these injuries do not manifest themselves immediately, yet they pose life-threatening effects. Some common forms of internal damage include organ damage or lacerations, blood vessel damage, and internal bleeding.

●    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The physical impacts of car accidents are apparent. However, we often fail to consider these events’ mental and emotional effects. Victims of car accidents typically suffer from sleeplessness, confusion, and debilitating phobias, among other symptoms. All these are signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Other symptoms of PTSD include depression, flashbacks, and destructive tendencies. Thankfully, PTSD is now viewed seriously as a common effect of car accidents. As such, systems are in place to address the condition and its symptoms.

Road traffic accidents’ effects are apparent, and the injuries highlighted represent the most common types. That said, it’s challenging to recognize the severity of these injuries unless a thorough checkup is carried out. Victims of road accidents should therefore ensure they seek quick checkups and treatment regardless of how minor a crash may appear.

Colorado Accident and Injuries Center feature professionals that carry out checkups and various treatment options to address these injuries. If you’ve recently been involved in an accident, begin your journey to recovery by contacting us today.