Injuries from car accidents can range from small to big. The list below shows some of the most common or repeated injuries that people get in car accidents:
Traumatic Brain Injuries: Most traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. are caused by car crashes. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, happens when a head accident damages the brain. A blunt blow or a sharp, piercing wound can cause damage.
Injury to the neck or spinal cord: The force of a crash can do a lot of damage to the neck and spinal cord. Whiplash is a common neck injury that happens when the head moves back and forth quickly and jerkily. Damage to the spinal cord can be mild to serious, and in some cases, it can lead to partial or complete paralysis.
Burns: There are many ways the body can be burned during or right after an accident. Burns can happen when your skin comes in touch with hot liquids, surfaces, or chemicals. If the car goes on fire during the accident, you could get serious burns that need surgery or skin grafts.
Fractures and broken bones: It’s not a surprise that broken bones and fractures are common in car crashes. Broken legs, knees, arms, ankles, and other bones can be caused by hard hits and can range from a fracture to a complete break. Some broken bones need surgery to be set back in place and heal correctly.
Cuts and other injuries to the face can be caused by broken glass and hits to the face with the driving wheel. If the problem is bad enough, surgery may be needed to fix it.
Soft-Tissue Injuries: It’s easy to think that soft-tissue injuries aren’t as bad as other kinds of injuries, but that’s not always the case. Soft-tissue injuries might not show up for a few days after an accident. Organ damage may not be visible to the naked eye, but it can be very dangerous and even kill you.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A car crash can cause more than just physical harm. After an accident, many people have trouble with their minds and feelings. A skilled psychiatrist can figure out if someone has post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms usually include feeling worried or nervous about things that used to feel normal to you, having nightmares, and remembering the traumatic event.