Car accidents can often be traumatic events, causing severe or life-threatening injuries or even death in some cases. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you should contact the Law Offices of Michael J. Brennan. As a skilled attorney with years of experience, Michael Brennan can help you pursue any compensation you may be entitled to after your accident.
What Are Common Injuries After an Accident?
Common injuries after an accident include head and traumatic brain injuries, neck injuries, chest or abdominal injuries, back injuries and burns:
Head Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Head injuries can be severe in a car accident. A collision force may cause the head to strike the dashboard or other part of the car or object. These injuries may range from mild concussions to more serious traumatic brain injuries (TBI) such as bruising, bleeding, tearing, or other physical severe damage to the brain. Depending on the severity of the head or brain injury, these injuries may heal over a few weeks or lead to chronic and debilitating symptoms
Neck Injuries
The force of the impact in a car accident may often cause the head to jerk forward, injuring the neck. Whiplash is one of the most common neck injuries, typically caused by the sudden jerking motion damaging muscles, ligaments, or spinal disks in the neck. Another common neck injury after an accident includes broken bones in the neck.
Chest or Abdominal Injuries
Car crashes may also cause damage to the diaphragm through ruptures or tears to the muscle. Other abdominal injuries may include injuries to major internal organs such as the kidneys, spleen, liver, or other organs, resulting in internal bleeding and require surgery.
Back Injuries
Common back injuries after a car accident include spinal injuries such as thoracic or lumbar strains. Minor injuries to the back may result in chronic pain, while more severe injuries may often cause paralysis in one or more limbs or over large portions of the body.
Burns
Car accidents may cause burns if the vehicle catches fire or from touching hot parts of the car. Severe burns may cause serious deep tissue damage and often require years of repeated and expensive treatment. Smoke inhalation may also cause lung damage.
