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Serious injuries that are common in bad car crashes

On Behalf of | Dec 9, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you are involved in an accident while traveling in Ohio, you may experience a variety of serious injuries. These injuries may make it difficult to walk, go back to work or otherwise live a normal life. Let’s take a look at a couple common injuries that you might have to deal with in the aftermath of a catastrophic motor vehicle accident.

Head and neck injuries are relatively common

The force of a motor vehicle accident may cause your head to be jerked around suddenly. T-bone accidents, head-on collisions and sideswipes may result in cracked skulls, torn neck ligaments, muscle tears and traumatic brain injuries. Even if your head doesn’t hit anything, the force of the accident can cause your brain to collide with the inside of your skull, causing a concussion. Concussions are brain injuries, the symptoms of which may not appear for a few days after the accident.

If you were involved in an auto accident, no matter how minor, it is always best to get checked out by a medical professional. Delayed responses to head and neck trauma are common. Better to be safe than sorry.

Did you break a bone or sustain internal injuries?

If your body makes contact with a hard surface within your vehicle, it could result in a broken arm, leg or something else. There is also a chance of experiencing a broken bone in the event that you are ejected from your car. In some cases, the pressures exerted on your body by a safety belt during impact may be enough to cause a fracture or break. Worse yet, the force of the accident may lead to internal bleeding. Internal injuries may not be immediately noticeable either.

A car accident may cause you to incur expensive medical bills while also limiting your ability to earn a living. If another driver was at fault for your injuries, find out if a personal injury claim can help you recover financially.

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