Common Car Accident Injuries

The majority of car accidents are relatively minor collisions that result in only minor injuries. But, every once in a while, a serious injury occurs that requires medical attention.

Common Car Accident Injuries

The most common injuries sustained in car accidents include:

Road rash – This is the most common type of injury sustained in a car accident, especially if the vehicle was moving at a high rate of speed. Road rash is caused by friction, so it can occur anywhere on your body that comes into contact with the ground or any other hard surface.

Bone fractures – Bone fractures are also relatively common after a car accident because they involve a direct impact on bones by another object (like another car). The bones most commonly fractured during an accident are those near joints that move frequently (such as wrists and ankles), but any bone can be broken during an accident if it receives enough force.

Spinal cord injuries – These types of injuries usually occur when there’s severe trauma to the head or neck area during an accident (such as whiplash)

Even if your injuries are minor, you should seek medical attention. This is a crucial step in your case. You can hold the at-fault driver responsible for your injuries.

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