Common Types of Car Accident Injuries in Los Angeles

The human body is vulnerable, and an unforeseen incident such as a car accident can cause harm in a variety of ways. Some people are fortunate enough to only sustain minor injuries, while others can sustain severe injuries that necessitate lifelong treatment.

Regardless of how serious your accident was, consulting with a car accident attorney will help you determine any injuries you might have and provide you with the best recovery methods.

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Common Types of Car Accident Injuries

Impact injuries and penetrating injuries are the two most common types of injuries. Cuts and scrapes caused by shattered glass or loose objects inside the vehicle constitute a penetrating injury. When a part of a person's body collides with the car's interior, impact injuries occur.

•       Whiplash and neck damage

Whiplash is a severe injury to the neck muscles, ligaments, and spinal disks caused most often by a rear-end collision's sudden jerking motion. Whiplash can result in long-term pain as well as issues with memory, concentration, and sleep. Broken bones in the neck and other severe neck injuries may also occur as a result of car crashes.

•       Injuries to the knees

Knees, including knee injuries, are complex. You can hit your knees against the dashboard or front seats depending on where you are sitting during a car accident. The ligaments in your knees, as well as the kneecap, may be injured by the sudden impact. In the most serious cases, surgery can be needed to repair the damage.

•       Cuts and Scrapes

Loose objects inside the vehicle will rapidly turn into dangerous projectiles, causing wounds or other forms of penetrating injuries if they touch a passenger. When airbags are deployed, they can trigger cuts and scrapes.

•       Injuries to the head

Concussions are a type of head injury that can vary from mild to serious. Even a mild whiplash can cause damage to the tissue and fluid inside the skull, resulting in a head injury. If the head collides with a side window or the steering wheel, for example, it may be injured.

•       Fractures to the chest and abdomen

The diaphragm (the muscle below the lungs that helps respiration) may be ruptured or torn by the impact of a crash, as well as the liver, spleen, kidneys, and other internal organs. Internal organ injuries normally necessitate surgery, and severe injuries often result in severe bleeding.

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Steps to follow when injured in a Car Accident

You must follow the following steps after a car accident:

•       Inspect for injuries and seek treatment if necessary. Keep all medical records and other documentation relevant to the case safe.

•       Make sure you're safe, then check on others involved to make sure they're safe.

•       Call 911

•       Notify the insurance company

•       Gather documentation and contact details if possible (this includes photos and contact information from witnesses)

•       Contact a California Car Accident Attorney

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Contact a Car Accident Attorney if you got injured

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, it is always important to seek Assistance. You can contact the California Car Accident at Ghozland Law Firm for a free consultation. The lawyers at Ghozland Law Firm can help you and your family fight for the compensation you deserve.