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Car Accidents Various Injuries
Thousands of drivers and passengers are injured in accidents each year in California. Many of these people are lucky and fully recover from their injuries.
Others, however, have permanent disabilities or suffering. To protect your legal rights if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in California
It is important to consult an experienced California car accident attorney as soon as possible.
Compensation commonly reported in car accidents
Car accidents involve high impact forces, sudden movements, and often broken glass and debris.
Injuries suffered by the driver and passengers depend on the circumstances surrounding the accident, such as:
Injuries suffered by the driver and passengers depend on the circumstances surrounding the accident, such as:
● Use of Seat Belts
● Where the victim's vehicle was hit (front, side, back)
● How to put yourself in the victim's seat
● Vehicle speed at the time of accident
● Whether the vehicle's airbags are deployed
Car accident injuries are divided into two types: impact and penetrating. Examples of impact injuries include hitting your head against a seat or being hit by the side of a vehicle. Penetrating injuries include lacerations and amputations. It can be caused by a broken windshield or an unsecured item in the vehicle.
Head and Brain Damage
A head injury is one of the most dangerous injuries an accident victim can suffer. Some head injuries, such as brain hemorrhage, can develop slowly over several days and can be fatal if not treated. Anyone who suffers a head injury in an automobile accident should seek medical attention immediately. Fractures of the skull are often reported after motor vehicle accidents. A skull fracture in which one of the skull bones is broken or cracked. In some cases, fragments of the skull penetrate the brain, causing further damage. A hematoma is bleeding that occurs under the skull. In some cases, hematomas can become large and fatal. A concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury, occurs when an accident victim receives a blow or shock to the head. Concussions can cause confusion, loss of consciousness, and even death when swelling or pressure builds up in the brain.
Back and Spine Injuries
Back and spinal injuries are common in auto accident claims. The spine generally includes the cervical spine that surrounds the neck; the thoracic spine, including the upper back; The lumbar vertebrae that make up the lower back. Injuries to the thoracic spine can be very serious. The thoracic spine is connected to the chest and ribs, and nerve damage in this area can lead to permanent disability. The lumbar spine contains some of the strongest muscles in the back and the five largest vertebrae. Lumbar injuries often cause pain, limited movement, and swelling. Cervical spine injuries can affect a person's ability to move their arms as well as their ability to breathe. This is because of the nerves that connect to this area of the spinal cord. Spinal cord injury can result in paralysis or permanent disability, regardless of which part of the spine is affected. People with spinal cord injuries often face a future of significant health care costs throughout their lives.
Fracture
Broken bones and fractures are reported in many motor vehicle accidents. The forces involved in the collision are strong enough to easily break bones. There are many types of broken bones and fractures. A stable fracture occurs when the two broken bone pieces are slightly out of place. The ends are still lined up. In open compound fractures, the bone may protrude out of the body. In this type of injury, the skin is pierced. Accident victims are at high risk for this type of fracture. A transverse fracture occurs when a bone breaks along a horizontal plane. An oblique fracture occurs when the fracture line is jagged or skewed. A comminuted fracture causes the bone to break into several pieces.
Soft Tissue Damage
Soft tissue injuries affect ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Sprains and strains are common. A sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched or torn too much. Ligaments are pieces of tissue that connect two bones together. A sprain is when a tendon or muscle is torn or overstretched. Ligaments connect bones to other bones while tendons connect muscles to bones. One of the most frequently reported soft tissue injuries after an automobile accident is a whiplash injury. Whiplash is caused by sudden, sudden movements in an accident. Throwing the head forward and then bending it back damages the muscles in the back and neck.
