Five ‘Minor’ Car Accident Injuries That Can Have Major Impacts On Your Health

When it comes to personal injuries, car accidents are among the most common causes. Even in a relatively small crash or fender bender, the injuries you suffer could result in significant amounts of medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs. The following details five seemingly minor car accidents injuries that can cause major impacts on your health. 

Damages Caused By Minor Car Accident Injuries

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car accidents impact close to six million people each year, resulting in over $240 billion in total costs. Even a relatively minor crash can result in serious personal injuries, causing ongoing health concerns for victims while leaving them to face tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills. Among the most common types of ‘minor’ injuries that can have major impacts include:

1. Back and neck injuries: These can happen in any type of crash or even a fender bender, as the force of impact is felt largely through the back and neck. Whiplash, herniated discs, and damage to vertebrae can be painful and may take long months to recover from. Reinjury during this time is common and can result in long-term disabilities.
2. Broken bones: A broken bone may not be life-threatening, but it can still have major impacts on your health and your ability to work or engage in other activities. The type of break and where it occurs is significant as well. Hip, leg, wrist, and pelvic fractures can leave you immobilized for long months and can cause chronic pain due to inflammation.
3. Cuts and lacerations: Cuts and lacerations are common in even minor crashes due to broken glass and twisted metal. These can leave you facing permanent scarring and depending on the location, can cause lasting damage to underlying nerves or tendons. Cuts can also leave you vulnerable to blood infections, which have the potential to be fatal.
4. Head injuries: One of the most serious and potentially debilitating types of car accident injuries, head injuries are also among those most often overlooked. Symptoms may be subtle at first and include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and personality changes. These may indicate a concussion, which the Mayo Clinic warns can have long-term impacts on physical, emotional, and cognitive health. It can also increase the risk of death and disability due to future head injuries.
5. Soft tissue injuries: Muscle, tendon, and ligament strains, sprains, and tears can happen in any type of crash. The need to rest the injured area can leave you unable to work or engage in other activities for months after while physical therapy required to strengthen weakened areas can end up costing thousands of dollars.

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Whenever any type of car accident injury happens, it is important to speak with the Law Office of Steven G. Lavely before accepting any insurance settlements. Our goal is to ensure you get the maximum amount you need to recover. Give us a call or contact our Bradenton car accident attorney online and request a consultation today.