Certain injuries are more common based on the type of car accident you’re involved in, because different accidents exert different force patterns on your body. Today, we take a closer look at some of the common injuries we see based on accident type, and we explain how you can get compensation for these injuries.
Types Of Car Accidents and Their Injuries
Here’s a look at some of the common types of automobile collisions and the injuries we see.
Front End Collision – A front end collision is one where the front of your car strikes an object, which means the occupant is propelled forward as the car comes to an abrupt stop. This is often associated with lower body injuries, like knee or ankle injuries as a the driver’s legs tend to be the first to strike a hard surface. Facial fractures are also common if the driver hits the airbag or dashboard because they are unbelted.
Rear End Collision – In this instance, the driver is usually thrust backward as impact comes to the back of the vehicle. Since your seat belt and seat back help keep your body from moving, the part of your body most impacted by the forward thrust of your car is your neck, which ends up snapping backwards. This can result in whiplash and injuries to the cervical portion of your neck.
Lateral Collisions – A lateral collision involves an accident where you are struck from either the driver’s or passenger’s side. When this happens on the driver’s side, hip fractures are one of the most common injuries. Other common injuries from lateral collisions include internal organ injuries, leg fractures and shoulder contusions.
Motorcyclist Injuries – Motorcycle riders are 35 times more likely to die in a car accident, so it’s no surprise that injuries to riders can be more severe. Head injuries are the most common injuries, but these can be greatly reduced if the rider is wearing a helmet. Hospital data shows that lower body fractures occur in about 40 percent of riders who are hospitalized with non-fatal injuries after a crash.
Pedestrian Impact Injuries – There are three common types of pedestrian strike pattern injuries – bumper strike, windshield strike and ground strike injuries. The types of injuries people suffer in a pedestrian accident depend on how the pedestrian is struck. Bumper injuries typically involve leg fractures, windshield injuries can result in head, facial and shoulder injuries, and ground injuries, where the person is run over, can result in all different types of fractures and lacerations.
If you are injured in any of these types of accidents, whether it comes while you’re working or during your free time, consider seeking out legal assistance so you can pursue a compensation award. We will work with you and do all the heavy lifting so that you can focus on getting healthy. If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, make sure your first call is to Hey Workers.
