When in a crash, a seasoned Las Vegas auto accident attorney will advise you to go to the emergency room or your personal physician in order to check for injuries.
It isn’t unusual for some car crash victims to not realize they have been injured because of delayed symptoms. Medical personnel know the common auto accident injuries in Nevada and can provide you with the best treatment for those injuries.
Common car accident injuries in Nevada:
Head Injuries
Injuries to the head, particularly the brain, are dangerous and, if left untreated, can result in fatalities. One of the most common is concussions. Bleeding, bruising, or swelling of the brain causes concussions. Treatment for concussions usually require rest and sleep to allow the brain to heal. Complications from concussions often require surgery.
Internal Injuries
The sudden impact of a crash can cause our bodies to slam into different parts of the vehicle. Injuries from items in the car happen too. Blows to the body can result in organ damage to the abdomen, kidneys, liver, and spleen. Diaphragms can also rupture from a crash. Medical attention for internal injuries is critical.
Soft Tissues Injuries
When two vehicles crash into each other, the force of the impact often causes the body to jerk around. This jerking can happen to other parts of the body too. It can also cause sprains or strains to different muscles and ligaments of the body. Whiplash happens when one strains the ligaments of the neck. Soft tissue injuries include muscles and ligaments in the arms, legs, and back. For most, to heal the injury requires rest, icing, and heat; in more severe cases, surgery.
Broken Bones
People who break bones in car crashes know right away from the immediate swelling, bruising, and intense pain. In severe fractures, the bone itself may even break through the skin. Doctors treat broken bones by putting a cast on the limb or surgery to install metal screws to heal the bone. Many victims suffer broken collarbones, pelvic bones, arms, legs, and feet.
Psychological Injuries
Many people don’t consider the emotional or psychological effects that a crash can have on a victim. Sadly, it is one of the most common injuries, especially in severe crashes. Victims with serious injuries affecting their daily lives often suffer from mental distress or depression. Many crash victims also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These psychological injuries have a serious impact on the victims, not to mention their families.
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