Traffic accidents are a daily occurrence in Hartford and throughout the rest of the country. Because of the tremendous forces involved when two or more vehicles collide, even seemingly minor accidents are capable of causing serious injuries that leave victims hurting, unable to work, and with long-term medical problems. For this reason, it is important for anyone injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident to see a doctor, even if they do not think that their injuries are particularly serious.
Here are some common injuries that can occur in car accidents, even when the damage to the vehicles does not seem severe.
Concussions
In many car accidents, people hit their heads on their steering wheel, their head restraint, or on the window or dash of their vehicle – and whenever a person hits his or her head, it has the potential to result in a concussion. Concussions are a form of mild traumatic brain injury that often leave victims with issues like headaches, sensitivity to light and sounds, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. In many cases, these symptoms last weeks or even months, forcing sufferers to take time off of work and forgo activities that they enjoy.
Whiplash
Whiplash is a non-medical term that refers to soft tissue injuries to the neck such as sprains or strains. It can leave victims in serious pain for a significant amount of time and can even result in chronic pain that is very difficult to treat. Whiplash often affects victims who were in rear-end accidents, which can cause the head to snap back and forth quickly injuring the neck.
Serious Soft Tissue Injuries
The soft tissue injuries that can be caused by a car accident are not limited to the neck. Many car accident victims sustain sprains, strains, lacerations, contusions, or muscle tears to other areas of their body. These injuries often cause significant pain and may even require surgery to treat. Call Leighton, Katz & Drapeau Today to Speak with a Hartford Car Accident Lawyer.
Traffic accidents have the potential to leave victims with extremely serious injuries that can result in significant economic and non-economic losses. To learn more about how we can help you, call our office or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation with a Hartford car accident attorney.
