Given the advances of today’s vehicles, drivers often become too confident in their vehicles capabilities. Drivers today will rev their engines, speed and drive as if they are on a racetrack even in wet or rainy conditions. One wrong move, however, can result in serious injuries and significant damage.
Injuries from a car accident can be broadly categorized into two areas. Impact injuries and penetrating injuries. An impact injury occurs when the body of a passenger hits something inside the car, whether it is the steering wheel, windows, the windshield or even airbags. A penetrating injury on the other hand is where something penetrates the skin. This could be from broken class or bent metal.
Some common resulting injuries from car accidents include neck and back injuries, head injuries, arm and leg injuries, broken bones, soft tissue injuries such as cuts and bruises, nerve injuries, or mental and emotional injuries.
How you were hit often determines what types of injuries you may suffer. For instance, rear-end accidents often result in whiplash, whereas side impacts often cause concussions.