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Common injuries in a vehicle accident affect pedestrians and motorcyclists primarily and cause significant financial losses for individuals and their families.
A vehicle accident can happen to anyone and the severity or consequences depend on multiple factors, but whatever the case may be, you can claim economic compensation and benefits for the care of the damages received.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 36,120 people died in vehicle accidents during the past year, causing in addition to emotional damage considerable financial losses in affected families, as a consequence of medical costs and grief.
According to the WHO, auto accidents are the leading cause of death in children and young people aged 5 to 29 years worldwide and more than half of these accidents affect vulnerable road users, that is, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who have as risk factors human error, excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or other psychoactive substances, and distracted driving.
There are occasions when superficial injuries are evident and due to fear of acknowledging fault in the accident and subsequent proceedings, agreements are reached between the parties involved; however, this is not a recommended practice since these injuries can have adverse effects that will only be diagnosed by health professionals.
3 types of injuries in a vehicle accident
1. Brain injuries
1 in 5 brain injuries are caused by a vehicle accident and is one of the most delicate since although the injured person does not lose consciousness, internal traumas can occur that if not treated correctly can present long-term symptoms including:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Confusion
- Slurred speech
- Ringing in the ears among others.
2. Back injuries
The most common injuries are:
- Spinal cord injury
- Fractured vertebrae
- Herniated discs
- Sprains
While not all of these injuries require surgery for correction, they represent long and costly treatments to correct the trauma. Additionally they present symptoms such as pain and swelling that can disable and prevent work for months.
3. Neck injuries
It is also known as whiplash and can cause long-term damage; if not treated properly, by affecting the soft tissues of the neck, the injury can scar trapping nerves in the affected region generating the following symptoms:
- Neck or jaw pain
- Numbness
- Loss of strength or stiffness in the neck
- Headaches
- Blurred vision
- Vertigo, among others
This injury is the most common and its effects can manifest several days after the impact but can affect the lumbar region, shoulders and back.At Conexión Legal we offer free advice for cases of vehicle accidents; contact us through this channel using the WhatsApp icon or by Scheduling Your Consultation and explore solution alternatives for your case.In the event of an accident involving automobiles or if you suffer one of the common injuries in a vehicle accident, first request communication with the insurance company or with a police officer; if the accident was caused by another person you will be able to claim compensation for losses that covers current and future medical expenses derived from the same injury and economic compensation for loss of personal property, loss of income and pain and suffering among others.
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