The size and crash worthiness of the vehicle(s) is also a determining factor for injuries. In all these types of accidents, any and all body parts can contact rigid surfaces in the vehicle. For instance, you can strike the dashboard inside you vehicle, steering wheel, windshield, support posts, and seats in front of you if you are seated in the back seat of a vehicle involved in this type of crash. In older vehicles, the steering column can be a source of severe injury.
Airbags, shoulder harnesses and seat belts, while preventing many serious and fatal injuries, can also lead to injuries in frontal type collisions.
Some of the injuries that can be sustained in a frontal collision are as follows:
- Injuries to the head and neck
- Brain injuries
- Spinal fractures
- Rib and Clavicle fractures
- Extremity (arms & legs) fractures
- Concussions
- Soft tissue injuries
- Back injuries
- Internal injuries - sometimes caused by lap belts
- Dislocations
- Abrasions (scrapes) - sometimes from the shoulder restraint
- Cuts
- Bruises
In many instances, symptoms of these injuries will not occur immediately. Instead they may take up to 72 hours to manifest themselves. Some of the common symptoms for the above injuries include:
- Pain
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Loss of taste, smell, or hearing
- Numbness or tingling
- Difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Blood in urine or stool
- Swelling
- Loss of motion to the area/stiffness/tightness
- Visualized bruising
These are not all of the types of injuries reported from frontal collisions. If you have been involved in one of these it is important that you consult a professional in your area for an examination or consultation.
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