Truck accident injuries come in a number of forms, but one thing that you should know is that they are often severe. There is the weight of the truck to consider along with the potential for injuries from the speed of impact, your own vehicle’s seat belt and airbags as well as potentially hazardous materials if they spill from the truck or tanker.
Truck accident injuries often include injuries such as head and brain trauma, rib injuries and spinal cord injuries. Here are five injuries that you may notice following a serious collision with a large truck.
5 common serious injuries after a truck accident
1. Spinal injuries
Spinal injuries may be complete or incomplete, meaning that you could have symptoms including paralysis, a loss of motion, weakness and chronic pain. With incomplete injuries, there may still be sensation below the point of injury, but with complete, it’s likely that you’ll be fully paralyzed from that point downward.
2. Whiplash
Whiplash causes many painful symptoms including headaches, neck pain and upper back pain. It’s caused when your head twists or moves rapidly forward and back. This strains ligaments and muscles.
3. Traumatic brain injuries
If you hit your head, it’s possible to suffer from traumatic brain injuries. These injuries range from concussions to injuries that cause bleeding and require surgery.
4. Rib injuries
Rib injuries are common in crashes as the seat belt holds you in place. The force of the stop is likely to cause the sudden shock needed to break ribs. It’s possible for a rib, if broken significantly, to pierce the lungs or other organs.
5. Internal trauma
Each of these injuries has the potential to be life changing. It’s important that you and those you love are prepared for the medical challenges that they can present. It may take many months or years to recover, but it’s vital to focus on your health and wellness during this time.
Of course, there are many other injuries you could suffer other than these, but these are common injuries that could result from a major impact. Truck drivers need to drive safely to do what they can to prevent collisions.
A large truck weighs thousands of pounds, so the potential for a serious injury is high. If you’re hit, these are just a few potential injuries you could suffer. Make sure you get medical help immediately if you’re involved in any collision.