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What are the most prevalent types of injury among crash victims?

On Behalf of | Mar 19, 2019 | Uncategorized |

Being involved in a motor vehicle collision can be a stressful and scary process, and likely an experience that you may wish to avoid at all costs. Unfortunately, avoiding an accident could prove nearly impossible at times, as one can occur at virtually any moment and under a variety of circumstances.

Even if you consider yourself a safe driver, your well-being may be at risk should you encounter a negligent driver as you travel along Kentucky roads. While a minor accident may only wind up being an inconvenience, should your accident prove more dangerous, you might wake up in the hospital with severe injuries.

Common types of accident injuries

While there are multitudes of injuries you may suffer in a collision, some tend to be more common than others are. Some of the most prevalent injuries among accident victims include the following:

  • Head injury: Head injuries are common among accident victims and can range anywhere from a mild concussion to a traumatic brain injury. More severe head injuries could cause you to experience issues with concentration, or even memory loss.
  • Whiplash: Should your accident cause your neck to shift back and forth in rapid succession, you could suffer a whiplash injury. These injuries can be exceedingly painful and, in some cases, may prompt a need for long-term medical treatment.
  • Broken bones: Bone fractures are also common accident injuries and if you suffer this injury, you could be facing a lengthy period of recovery.
  • Musculoskeletal: Suffering injuries to your muscles, nerves, tendons and ligaments can be catastrophic. In addition to being painful, severe musculoskeletal injuries can disrupt your ability to perform a variety of everyday tasks.

Physical pain and suffering might not be the only hazard to your health following a crash, as you may also suffer from emotional trauma. Some emotional injuries can be just as painful as physical ones, and just as difficult to recover from moving forward.

Where to turn for advice

Suffering serious injuries in a collision can be a devastating experience, and if another party’s negligent behavior causes the accident, you may wish to know more about your available legal avenues. Since navigating the civil justice system can be an intimidating process, it could be in your best interests to seek advice from someone with intricate knowledge in such matters. By seeking advice early on, you could gain a better understanding of how to pursue the restitution you deserve through a personal injury lawsuit.