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The Most Common Car Accident Injuries

August 21, 2018 by Christopher

Car accidents can cause a wide variety of injuries ranging from cuts and scrapes to live threatening head injuries.

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In many car accidents, drivers come out entirely unharmed. In others, they experience severe injuries or death. Many factors contribute to the severity of injuries, but the most common are angle of the collision, seatbelt usage, speed of the cars, and the quality of the airbag system. If the conditions surrounding your accident are not favorable, there is a good chance that you will sustain damages. If you do, your injury will likely fall into one of the categories below. One thing to note is that no matter what the nature of your damage is, it is always a goo idea to consult with a St. Louis car accident lawyer for more information. Here are some of the most common of those injuries and what to expect from them.

Soft Tissue

This type of injury is one that affects the connective tissue of the body. Generally, that means tendons, muscles, and ligaments. A few typical examples of soft tissue injuries are sprains, strains, and tears. Though these damages are less severe than other types of injury, they can still be very frustrating to manage. If you experience one of them, you should see a doctor and decide on a treatment plan.

Cuts and Scrapes

When one car hits another, it delivers a massive amount of momentum. That energy can send objects flying throughout your vehicle, each of which has the chance of harming you. A typical result of this effect is being cut or scraped. These injuries can come from parts of your car or objects within it, like a GPS or pair of glasses. Depending on the severity of your cut or scrape, you may or may not need to see a doctor. If you have any indecision, take the prudent option and check with a medical professional.

Head Injury

When you collide with another car, two things can injure your head. First, the impact may cause your head and neck to suddenly move in an uncomfortable direction. Second, your head could hit something like your steering wheel or an airbag. Either way, you may experience a severe head injury in your crash. The most common of these are concussions, but there are many more that your doctor will talk to you about when you see them for an assessment.

Bruising

Just like with your head, any part of your body can experience an overwhelming impact in a crash. What will often happen as a result is intense bruising. While this injury is generally not permanent, it is very frustrating to deal with for the time it affects you.

Breaks

If the impact you feel is extreme enough, you may experience bone breaks. The most common areas are arms, legs, hands, feet, and ribs. If you sustain a break, you will need immediate medical assistance.

Nobody ever expects to get into a car accident, but the truth is that they are incredibly common. Because of this, it is best to be prepared for them. One way to do that is by understanding what to expect from the most common car accident injuries. If you’re looking for even more information on these injuries, such as the compensation you can obtain for them, it is best to consult a St. Louis car accident lawyer as soon as possible.

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