Common Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents

The Fort Lauderdale automobile accident injury law firm of Fazio, DiSalvo, Cannon, Abers, Podrecca, Fazio & Carroll outline the most common injuries sustained in auto accidents. Our knowledgeable automobile accident personal injury attorneys have handled a variety of car accident cases and understand the types of car crash injuries sustained after an automobile collision.

Car wreck injuries affect various parts of the body.  While common injuries sustained in vehicular accidents involve the head, neck and back, accidents can also frequently affect internal organs, and upper and lower limbs.

The following are some of the most common injuries from motor vehicle accidents:

Head & Neck injuries

Brain injuries are more common in side impact car accidents.

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries caused by car accidents.  It usually results from rear-end collisions and often injures the soft tissues of the neck. Victims of whiplash experience neck pain and limited movement affecting rotation and peripheral vision. If pain lasts for more than a few days after a car accident, physicians will prescribe medications or refer patients to physical therapists or chiropractors.

Back Injuries

Symptoms of spinal injuries include arm and/or leg weakness, paralysis, difficulty breathing, numbness, tingling, and abnormal bowel or bladder control.

In the same way whiplash injures soft tissues of the neck, the back nerves, ligaments and muscles may cause pain and inflammation.

Internal Organs

Internal injuries from a car accident include injuries to bowels, kidneys, the spleen, liver, lungs, and the heart.  Fractured ribs are quite common and may also puncture lungs and other internal organs.

Upper limbs

Forearms, hands, shoulders, arms, wrists and fingers are often injured in car accidents as well.  Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries may occur.

Lower limbs

Hips, legs, ankles, knees, heels, and feet are also commonly damaged in car accidents.  Sprains, ligament injuries and stress fractures are a typical result.

After being involved in a vehicle collision, you should contact a Fort Lauderdale auto accident attorney to receive legal guidance. However, you should also consult a physician first to get help with any pain or discomfort after a car accident.

For a free initial consultation about your car accident with Fazio, DiSalvio, Cannon, Abers, Podrecca, Fazio & Carroll Attorneys at Law, call our Fort Lauderdale office at 866-677-3397, or complete our quick contact web form.