The Types of Injuries From Car Crashes

Most injuries from car crashes are fairly minor, and include cuts, pulled muscles and bruising. Broken bones in the form of simple fractures (not requiring surgery) are also common. If your injury falls into a minor category, you will probably recover quickly and be able to get the at-fault party’s
insurance company to pay for your medical bills and lost wages, if any.

More severe crash injuries include:

• Compound bone fractures requiring surgery to repair. Serious fractures may be repaired with permanent pins or rods, or may require replacement of the joint. In some cases, future surgery may be required to maintain the repair. If your doctor anticipates this may be the case in your situation, you will want to document these future expenses and include them in any settlement demand.
• Neck and back injuries are also common. The trauma of the crash may cause whiplash or spinal injury. In many cases, these injuries are soft tissue injuries and don’t show up on the initial x-rays. Further testing and treatment is often required.
• Concussions are also common and range from minor, where you may feel nauseous for a day or two and then recover, to traumatic brain injuries that result in permanent damage requiring long term rehabilitation.
• Internal damage may not appear immediately, so you may go home after the crash thinking you are fine only to have to go to the emergency room later that evening when your symptoms and pain worsen.
• Serious crashes may result in amputation or paralysis. These cases will always require long term care and rehabilitation.

More severe injuries may result in a longer recovery time and even permanent damage that impacts your ability to work and support your family. If you have a severe injury, you may wish to speak to an attorney.

Injuries inflict medical bills and complications. For your own good, we suggest you read our article: Medical Problems & Solutions For Injuries And Accidents

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