A closer look at common car accident injuries
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on September 1, 2018
Depending on the severity of a car accident in Washington, the injuries that victims experience can vary exponentially. There are many factors that play into how seriously injured people are including whether or not they were wearing a seatbelt, where their car was hit, what type of vehicle hit them, whether or not they had any time to react and even how healthy they were before the accident happened.
According to the Premium News Network, even when a person does not suffer noticeable physical injury, he or she may still have to cope with the emotional damage and mental stress of the situation. However, the most common physical injuries include the following:
- Injuries to a person’s extremities such as arms and legs.
- Superficial wounds like cuts, scrapes and bruising.
- Injuries to a person’s spinal column.
- Head injuries including concussions and even brain injuries in severe circumstances.
- Whiplash and other trauma related to sudden impact.
What people should be aware of is that certain symptoms of their injuries may not be noticeable at first. In fact, it may take a few days before victims realize that something is wrong. KTAR News suggests that if car accident victims notice inflammation, numbness, headaches, back pain or neck pain, they should see their physician for a follow up. Other signs that professional intervention may be required include changes in a person’s demeanor or personality. Often, victims may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and may experience sudden flashbacks that leave them anxious and uncomfortable. For injuries that are diagnosed, they should be treated carefully and with utmost attention to recovery. If you have been injured in an accident, contact a Seattle car accident lawyer today for a free case evaluation.