If you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident in California, it is important to understand the potential injuries that you could sustain. Many people do not realize the extent of their injuries until later on, and by that time, it may be too late to get the most effective treatment.
Fractures
During a car accident, your body becomes subjected to a great deal of force, and this can cause bones to break. Fractures can occur in any part of the body, but in crashes they occur most commonly in the arms and legs.
Brain injury
These can be very serious and often lead to long-term problems. Brain injuries can occur even if you do not hit your head directly on anything because the force of the impact can cause the brain to move around inside your skull. It’s not always easy to tell if you have a brain injury, so it is important to get checked out by a doctor when you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Chest injury
In motor vehicle accidents, the lungs and heart are always at risk of injury when the chest gets impacted. Chest injuries often occur when a person gets thrown forward and then hits the dashboard or steering wheel. Chest injuries can lead to internal bleeding, so it is important to seek medical attention if you think that you may have sustained such an injury.
Whiplash
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that occur when the head gets whipped back and forth quickly, and it causes severe pain and stiffness in the neck. There are different levels or grades of whiplash; grades I and II denote relatively minor soft tissue neck injuries, while grades III and IV apply to more serious injuries to the vertebrae.
It is important to be aware of the potential injuries that can occur in a motor vehicle accident and to seek medical attention if you think that you may have been injured. Remember that many of these injuries can get resolved quickly and more successfully if they’re addressed early on, so don’t wait to seek medical help.
After you’ve secured medical assistance, reach out to our office for the legal help you need.
