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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that a person was injured in a car accident once every eleven minutes in the state in 2014. While many of these injuries were thankfully minor, unfortunately, others were extremely severe, even life altering. Here, the experienced Seattle car accident attorneys at Khan Law Firm, PLLC discuss some of the most common types of serious car accident injuries. Lacerations Motor vehicle collisions, even moderate ones, often result in broken glass, torn metal and other debris being thrown throughout the inside of the car. This debris can cause deep cuts and lacerations. In some cases, lacerations may require stitches or even surgery. Further, as with a deep cut, there is a risk that a victim will lose a large amount of blood or develop a serious infection. Lacerations require medical treatment. Broken Bones Due to the blunt force impact of an accident, high speed crashes frequently result in broken or fractured bones. In a crash, the most vulnerable part of a person’s body is usually their arms or their legs. Though, many other bones, including ribs, are also at risk of breaking upon impact. Casting and or surgery may be required depending on the severity of the injuries. Whiplash Whiplash is one of the most common types of auto accident injuries. Due to the complex nature and delayed onset of this injury, it is imperative that whiplash victims seek immediate legal assistance following an accident. Insurance companies often try to undervalue whiplash and other soft tissue damage. Internal Injuries Serious car accident injuries can also involve internal organs. Not only is internal damage difficult to detect and diagnose, but it can lead to severe complications that can require major surgical operations. These injuries always require emergency medical treatment. Concussions Much like whiplash, head injuries often occur with a delayed onset. Doctors note that it can take 24 to 72 hours to feel the full effects of a car accident head injury. Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) always require medical attention. Neck, Back and Spinal Cord Injuries Neck, back and spinal cord injuries can vary widely in both kind and severity. In the worst cases, these injuries can result in partial or permanent paralysis. In other cases, a major back injury may keep a person out of work for months or even years, preventing them from earning a living. Psychological Trauma Finally, it is important to recognize that car accidents can lead severe mental health injuries. The psychological trauma that develops in some victims after auto accidents can be debilitating. These mental health injuries require medical attention just the same as does any purely physical damage.
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