10 Most Common Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Injuries

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Car Accident Lawyer Fort Lauderdale
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10 Most Common Fort Lauderdale Car Accident
Injuries

• Around 100 people are killed in car accidents in
  the United States every day. In addition, these
  collisions cause a number of injuries. Luckily,
  most people who suffer a car accident injury only
  experience minor bruising. More serious accident
  injuries do happen, though. Impact injuries from
  being tossed against the interior of the car,
  wounds from broken glass and other severe,
  life-changing injuries are all possible. An
  airbag and seatbelt greatly reduce the chance of
  serious injuries, and without these safety
  features you could even be thrown out of the car
  during a crash.

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For serious crashes with severe injuries or even
accidental death, a Fort Lauderdale auto accident
lawyer may be a great tool to help you reach a
monetary settlement and pay for any medical bills
you incur. These attorneys see many different
types of injuries in their clients. The ten most
common injuries sustained in a car accident
include

• 1. Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Brain injuries from a car crash can range from a
  mild concussion to a severe injury that leads to
  loss of vision, muscle control or speech, or
  causes problems with concentration and memory.
• 2. Head and Facial Injuries
• In addition to blows to the head causing damage
  to the brain, there are also number of other ways
  people are hurt in accidents. This can include
  lost teeth, broken noses, jaw fractures, facial
  fractures and eye injuries.
• 3. Neck or Back Injuries
• Neck injuries such as whiplash are surprisingly
  common in collisions. When your car starts or
  stops suddenly, your ligaments, vertebrae and
  spinal cord can be damaged. The effects of the
  injuries can range from chronic pain to
  paralysis.

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• 4. Throat Injuries
• In some cases, a blow to the throat occurs during
  a crash. This can make it difficult to breath, or
  even crush your trachea making it impossible.
  Larynx injuries are also common.
• 5. Chest Injuries
• Broken ribs are painful, but they aren't always
  the biggest concern when it comes to chest
  injuries. For accident victims who aren't wearing
  a seatbelt, a broken sternum is common. Their
  breast bone strikes the steering wheel or the
  dash.
• 6. Diaphragm Injuries
• The diaphragm is what makes the lungs work
  efficiently. Sometimes this muscle can be
  ruptured, either by an extremely hard impact or
  because of glass or metal penetrating the body.
• 7. Abdominal Injuries
• Frontal collisions and side-impact crashes often
  lead to injuries to the internal organs, most
  commonly the kidneys, spleen and liver. Hip and
  pelvic fractures are also common.
• 8. Leg Injuries
• Crush injuries are common in the lower
  extremities, and vary widely in severity. They
  can leave minor bruising, or cause serious open
  fractures. Tearing cartilage in the knee is also
  seen frequently.

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• 9. Foot Injuries
• In the same way legs are often injured, fractures
  to feet, toes and ankles happen frequently in an
  accident. Braking to avoid the accident can also
  lead to sprained ankles.
• 10. Severed Limbs
• Severed limbs aren't as common in car accidents
  as they are with motorcycle crashes, but they do
  still happen. In other cases, someone may be
  forced to have a limb amputated because of the
  severe damage done in the crash.
• If you've suffered a car accident injury, a Fort
  Lauderdale Auto Accident Lawyer may be able to
  help you reach a settlement for your injuries.
  With any severe injury, the costs for hospital
  stays, treatment and rehabilitation add up
  quickly. Weeks or months of missed work can make
  these costs seem even more intimidating. And it's
  not only physical healing that has to take place.
  Serious and life-changing injuries can also be
  incredibly hard to recover from emotionally.
  Depression and stress-related problems can be
  just as limiting as physical injuries.

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• Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers serving Fort
  Lauderdale, Miami and all of South Florida. Our
  accident attorneys will fight for you.

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