car accident injuries

One of the most common types of car accidents is a rear-end car accident, which involves being hit from behind. Such accidents range from a “fender-bender” when someone doesn’t stop quickly enough at a stoplight to a very serious crash caused by a distracted driver in traffic. But even a small bump can cause a sudden jerk of your head or back that could seriously injure the very delicate and critical spinal cord.

Your spine houses and protects your nerves, which branch out to every part of your body, every organ, and every extremity. An injury to your spine can cause unexpected complications in unexpected locations in other parts of your body, so if you begin experiencing problems anywhere in your body shortly after an accident, do not discount them. They may be caused by the accident.

Common injuries from a rear-end car accident include:

Here in Florida our roads are congested which calls for careful driving. The possibility of a car accident should always be taken seriously, no matter how seemingly insignificant. Anyone who has been in an accident should see a medical professional within 48 hours of the accident. Florida, a “no-fault” insurance state, requires that you carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which covers up to $10,000 of medical expenses and/or lost wages. However, you must see an approved medical provider for your injuries within 2 weeks of the accident in order to be eligible for any financial compensation.

The degree of injury in an auto accident varies depending on the speed of the impact, the size of the cars involved, the degree of safety features in the car, the angle of the impact, and the size, age, and health of the occupants and how close they are to the impact. In short, every accident is different, but few people escape an accident with no injuries. Some injuries, such as whiplash, may even take a few days or weeks to become evident, which is why medical attention is critical.

Types of Injuries

Articles Tagged with car accident injuries

Rear End Car Accident in Florida

Types of Injuries Caused by Different Types of Car Crashes