Five Common Car Accident Injuries

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Five Common Car Accident Injuries Spokane Car
Accident
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While cars are an excellent resource for many
people today, misuse of these vehicles can result
in major accidents that cause personal injuries.
In some cases, the car accident is insignificant
and produces only minor injuries like bruises,
scrapes, or scratches. Unfortunately, when
drivers are involved in a collision while
traveling at high speeds or while not wearing
their seatbelt, serious injuries and even
fatalities may occur. Several common injuries
occur during a car accident. These injuries may
vary in regards to their pain and severity.
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Whiplash occurs when soft tissues in the body are
suddenly stretched due to sudden movement. This
soft tissue includes muscles and ligaments. This
unexpected stretching damages the muscles, making
them painful to use until they have healed.
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Because car collisions can happen so quickly,
occupants rarely have enough time to brace for
impact. This can result in serious head and brain
injuries from collisions against the steering
wheel, side window, headrest, and more. While the
airbag is designed to prevent the most severe
head injuries, they can still occur.
Head And Brain Injuries
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Leg Injuries
Leg injuries are also common during a car
accident. Because there is plenty of leg space to
operate and sit comfortably inside the vehicle,
sudden impact or changes in direction can fling
occupants legs suddenly and directly into the
walls of the car. Leg, knee, foot, and ankle
injuries such as fractures, crushed knees, torn
meniscus, foot injuries, and broken bones can
occur from a collision. Some passengers have even
lost part of their leg as a result of the
incident.
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Most of our vital organs are located behind the
rib cage and in the abdomen. Blunt force trauma
to these areas of the body can produce several
injuries. Broken ribs, damage to internal organs,
a broken pelvis, internal bleeding, and collapsed
lungs may occur following a car accident. If not
treated properly, these injuries can have lasting
and even fatal consequences.
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Many people experience a degree of emotional
trauma following severe or painful accidents.
While some are not at all traumatized by the
thought of getting back in the driver seat,
others are left so emotionally scarred that they
fear driving again. This fear is categorized as
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is
common in car accident victims. Many must travel
with friends and family or take public
transportation.
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If you or a loved one has been involved in a car
accident, contact a Spokane car accident lawyer
Matthew T Russell at the Russell Hill, PLLC. He
can assist you in preparing a personal injury
claim to regain full compensation for your
injuries.
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Contact To Russell Hill, PLLC
Address 1212 North Washington St, Suite 132
Spokane, WA 99201 Phone [phone] Website
https//www.russellandhill.com/contact/