Car Accident Lawyer

Being involved in a car crash is a shock, whether or not you sustain injuries. Many people rerun the events in their heads for several weeks following the incident. Unfortunately, while some people are lucky not to experience injuries, many more people aren’t so fortunate. Following a car crash, seeking medical attention is essential to ensure you don’t have any injuries. For example, many injuries are internal. This quick guide will explore some of the most common injuries victims face following a car crash. 

Whiplash

Many people consider whiplash to be the most common car crash injury, and this injury occurs in both minor and major crashes. This injury is widespread in rear-end collisions. When another vehicle hits your vehicle, your head jerks backward due to the impact’s force. This sudden and unnatural motion causes intense strain on your neck and upper back tendons and muscles. Following whiplash, it’s common for victims to experience: 

• Blurred vision
• Headaches 
• Tingling 
• General pain in your back and neck regions 

Burns 

Many car crash victims also experience burns resulting from their airbag deployment. It’s also possible to experience friction burns from your seatbelt. While we don’t think of burns following a car crash, they occur, and you should always seek medical attention. 

Cuts or Lacerations 

Lacerations and cuts can be caused by windshields shattering, airbags deploying, seatbelts, or coming into contact with hard and sharp surfaces–inside or outside the vehicle. Sometimes these lacerations are only minor cuts and scrapes, but other times they can be severe injuries. Unfortunately, for some patients, lacerations may require surgery and have a lengthy recovery period. Many patients also are left with permanent scars, reminding them of the incident. 

Fractures or Broken Bones

Fractures and broken bones most occur in high-speed impacts. As your vehicle absorbs most of the impact, it will start to crumple or twist and come into contact with your body’s areas, such as your legs, arms, or other body parts. Some victims experience intense stress on their ribcage, forcing their ribs to crack. Both broken bones and fractures will require immediate medical attention. 

Internal Bleeding 

Sometimes, car crashes aren’t always visible; one example is when a victim experiences internal bleeding. When internal bleeding is left untreated, this can lead to a patient losing certain limbs or vital organs or even cause death. 

Spine and Back Injuries 

Car crashes can also severely impact a person’s back or spine. Spine and back injuries can trigger long-term health problems like mobility and breathing difficulties. The best way to prevent these issues following a car crash is to have your health checked out. Even if you leave a car crash only feeling minor pain, that pain can quickly escalate into more severe issues. Early prevention and detection are often the key to resolving back and spine injuries. 

These are six of the most common injuries following a car crash, but more injuries exist. Following a car crash, you will want to contact a car accident lawyer in Orlando, FL. Our friends at David & Philpot, P.L. can help!