What Injuries Are Common In Auto Accidents?
The most common injuries you’ll receive in an auto accident are muscle or back spasms, sprains and strains, and sometimes fractures. It’s also possible to have more serious injuries if you contract your back muscles just before impact. Sometimes, people who brace themselves suffer worse trauma to their muscles, tendons, and joints than if they had just gone limp and been allowed to bounce around. Make no mistake — bouncing around can still hurt! — but quite often, bracing for impact can sometimes result in worse injuries. After an auto accident of any speed, it’s important to be evaluated by a doctor. Simple tests can determine the extent of your injuries and which treatment will do the most good for you. And remember this important note: If you ARE unlucky enough to be involved in a fender bender or more serious car accident…the seriousness of your injuries may not be felt the same day. Often, symptoms can take 2 to 3 days to fully appear. By then, you may have told your car insur
