It is one of the realities...
just one of those things that we all have to deal with -- whether it actually happens to us or to someone we know or love.
It can cause all kinds of pain: physical, emotional, and even mental anguish.
Nobody wants it, but you still have to be prepared for it.
Car accidents are pretty common considering the high number of vehicles and drivers that we have on the road.
In fact, there are over 200,000,000 drivers in the US, and that number is from the National Highway Transportation Safety Board (NHTSB).
So you could just imagine the sheer number of cars that travel our nation's roads, not to mention other vehicles.
The repercussions of car accidents are, of course, the injuries that are sustained by those who are unfortunate enough to be involved.
There are also times when the effects of accidents go beyond simple injuries -- and that is what should be avoided at all costs, or at least minimized to a considerable degree.
But what everyone needs to understand is that the injuries suffered during these accidents can be quite varied.
Common Car Accident Injuries The following are some of the most common accidents that people suffer when car accidents happen.
Each one should be aware of these and have some knowledge of what to do when they encounter a situation where it happens, so that they will better know what to do:
- Head Injuries - Head injuries, particularly those to the brain, can easily be considered to be among the worst that can be suffered by anyone from a car accident.
Probably one with the most impact is the one where severe brain injuries occur.
It could have more than just the obvious physical effect since it can lead to changed lives and sometimes, even ruined lives.
- Back Injuries - Back injuries are also very serious, and this includes spinal cord injuries that can definitely alter the course of one's life in a very considerable manner.
Serious back and spinal cord injuries are considered to be nothing short of catastrophes, and could also lead to permanent loss of the use of limbs -- or if it is not that serious then it could still possibly take years of intense rehabilitation to eventually recover from.
- Neck Injuries - Neck injuries are easily among the most common injuries sustained in a car accident.
They can be very painful and can also lead to long term problems for the person who suffers from them.
The effect of the injuries could either be on the softer parts of the neck or on the skeletal structure that is located in the neck.
Permanent pain is almost certain, and that situation is even compounded by the fact that any treatment or therapy that is available typically costs a lot of money...
so not everyone can afford to choose that option.
It is better for the affected person to brace himself to suffer from lifelong pain, even as he tries to get whatever treatment is within his means.