California car accidents can result in serious injuries. You should seek immediate medical attention after a crash even if you feel fine. Some injuries lie dormant due to an adrenaline rush. These are some injuries that are very common after such an event.
Head injuries
Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, are very common after car crashes. You might be left with a mild concussion that requires treatment but clears up after a few weeks. Some head injuries are more severe and may even be permanent. These are life-changing injuries that can dramatically impact your daily life.
Whiplash and back injuries
Whiplash is a type of injury that affects the soft tissues in the neck. Many car accidents can leave victims suffering from neck pain or a stiff neck and upper back due to the violent manner in which the ligaments and tendons have been shifted. Back injuries are also commonly sustained during motor vehicle accidents. Lower back pain often occurs with rear-end accidents, but any part of the spine can be affected by a crash.
Broken bones and fractures
People involved in motor vehicle collisions often suffer broken bones and fractures. Sadly, this commonly occurs when they are not wearing their seatbelt and they get thrown from the car. However, broken bones can also happen when the force of a crash causes a part of the body to be thrown forward or back violently or when a loose object strikes them.
Cuts and contusions
With the force of a motor vehicle accident, objects can go flying and become projectiles inside the car. Something can strike a person or they can hit their face or head against the steering wheel, airbag or window and suffer cuts and contusions. While these are usually minor injuries that might require stitches, they’re usually not serious.