Common Injuries from Auto Accidents
Frequent Accidents in Stuart
There are many types of injuries that people sustain from the result of an accident. The injuries can range from moderate to severe, and in some cases life threatening! If you’re injured in an automobile accident, it is imperative to get medical attention, and then you should contact one of the automobile accident attorneys at Vastola & Associates in Stuart, Florida.
Car accidents are a common cause of personal injury and wrongful death. Injuries can be severe, traumatic and/or life altering. Also, not all injuries are visible. In addition to lingering pain and disabilities, there can also be emotional and psychological trauma. In some cases, these can be more damaging than the physical injury itself. Dealing with insurance companies after an accident can be stressful, overwhelming and can also interfere with your recovery. You should let an automobile accident firm represent you in any negotiations.
Physical Injuries can include:
Head and Neck Injuries-
These are usually the most common. One type of neck injury is whiplash, one of the most common and annoying injuries, which is associated with rear end impacts. The soft tissue composed of nerves, ligament and muscles, gets injured in this case. This causes neck pain and limitation of neck and head movement effecting rotation and peripheral vision. An injury of this type could be temporary or permanent!
In some cases, brain injury can occur as well. One example of this is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This occurs when the external force of a car traumatizes the brain. An injury of this magnitude can lead to temporary or permanent impairment of the brain’s functions. Skull fractures, brain bruising (hematoma), and nerve damage are often related to this type of injury.
Back Injuries-
Disks in the neck, cervical discs may become injured in a car accident. In addition, Thoracic, mid-back, disks and lumbar, lower back, disks may also be injured as well. Compression fractures can occur, causing permanent disability. Herniations or bulges may cause spinal cord compression. Symptoms of this type of injury include arm and/or leg weakness, paralysis, difficulty breathing, numbness, tingling, etc. Sustaining an accident of this type may even require surgery to correct the problem(s).
Internal Organs-
Injuries of this type can include injuries to bowels, kidneys, the spleen, liver, lungs, heart or aorta. Fractured ribs are common and may puncture lungs and other internal organs. Some injuries may require extensive hospitalization.
Upper limbs-
Fractures of hands, forearms, arms, shoulders wrists and fingers are typical in these types. Some injuries may require only a cast or splints; however some may be so severe that they require surgery to correct. In some extreme cases, therapy may also be required.
Lower Limbs-
Hips, legs, knees, heels, ankles, and feet are also commonly damaged in accidents. Injuries can include sprains, stress fractures, tendon injuries, etc. Fractures of the pelvis, femur, patella, tibia, and ankle may require casting or surgery. In some cases for serious hip and knee injuries, total hip replacement or total knee arthroplasty may be necessary following an accident.
