Common Car Accident Injuries

No matter how careful you are behind the wheel

, you are always at risk of being involved in an auto accident. A car accident turn your life upside down in an instant. Not only will you suffer from physical pain and psychological trauma, but you will likely also face extreme financial troubles as a result of the accident.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are over 250 million registered passenger vehicles in the United States. With so many vehicles navigating the country's roadways on a daily basis, it is understandable that so many accidents occur each year. In 2011, traffic crashes in the U.S. resulted in 2.2 million injuries and over 32,000 fatalities to drivers and passengers.

Some auto accident injuries are catastrophic, leaving the victim unable to function the same as before the accident. Others, although they may seem minor, can prevent a victim from participating in the same activities, hobbies or sports he or she enjoyed before the accident. Listed below are some of the most common injuries obtained in automobile accidents:

Head trauma is one of the most common auto accident injuries. Brain injuries can be either open or closed, and can result in serious damage that can change your life forever. Some symptoms of head trauma may include concussion, seizures, headaches, dizziness, inability to focus or concentrate, memory loss, and even anxiety and depression.

Spinal cord injuries are common in auto accidents. The impact of the collision can result in painful compression fractures to your spine, which may permanently damage your spinal cord. Victims with spinal cord injuries may experience a reduction in or complete loss of movement in your limbs, which can be permanent.

Whiplash and other neck injuries occur when the joints and ligaments of the neck are stretched beyond their normal limitations during an automobile accident. While usually temporary, common symptoms of whiplash include headaches, dizziness, upper body pain, difficulty turning or bending the neck, and stiffness in the lower back. In the most severe cases of whiplash, bruising of the brain can also occur, resulting in blurred vision, ringing in the ears, nausea, and numbness in the extremities.

Fractures and broken bones may seem minor, but they are painful injuries that can result in lost wages due to time missed from work, painful surgery and weeks or even months of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Even after it has healed, a fracture or broken bone may permanently reduce motor function, preventing you from participating in once-loved activities after the accident.

If you have suffered an injury in any type of accident, contact an experienced personal injury attorney in your area to discuss your potential case. You deserve compensation. An attorney can help.

by: Oscar F. Matthews

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