The most common auto accident injuries
While many auto retailers are wrapping up President’s Day sales specials, they understand that March is still a prime season for people to receive federal income tax refunds. Most people receiving refunds are ready to put a down payment towards a new car.
Indeed, today’s cars are built to protect their occupants better compared to prior models. However, people are still injured despite increasing safety measures. Â This post will highlight some of the common injuries and ailments that occur in car accidents.Â
Head and neck injuries – Injuries to a person’s head and neck are very common in car crashes; especially those involving rear end collisions. For head injuries to a person’s head, this is likely caused by the action of a crash as it sends their head into the dashboard (or into a window). Neck injuries occur when the head is quickly sent back into the head rest after being forced forward. Because of this, a person could suffer whiplash injuries or herniated discs in the neck.
Chest injuries – Upper body injuries are also common in car accidents. They include, collarbone injuries, which can be caused (ironically) by the seatbelt. A person may also suffer broken ribs or a collapsed lung, also due to how a seatbelt may harm a driver through the force of a crash. However, if you were to choose between having a broken collarbone or a broken rib or being thrown from a car (and potentially dying upon impact), most people would choose a broken bone as opposed to being killed.