Most Common Houston Car Wreck Injuries
Around 249,652 persons were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2018. Texas experienced a decrease in the number of motor vehicle traffic fatalities. The 2018 death toll of 3,652 was a decrease of 1.99% from the 3,726 deaths recorded in 2017. Probably the most well known car accident injury is whiplash. Sudden movement of the head and neck (such as from a rear-end collision) can cause serious neck muscle and ligament damage. Whiplash injuries can differ from person to person, depending on the accident and the health of the person involved in it.
Brain or Head Injury
Experiencing a brain or head injury in an auto crash is the most common type of injury. Due to whiplash and rear end accidents, the head or brain can be easily injured.
Spinal Cord, Neck or Back
The back, neck and spinal cord are common injuries from accidents and are usually determined by X-Ray or MRI. These common injuries usually involve physical therapy and rehabilitation for recovery. The neck or back has a lot of soft tissue and many people already have back problems. A rear-end crash or t-bone accident can cause many issues for the spinal cord, neck or back.
Shoulder Injury
Usually during a T-bone or crash from side of vehicle can cause a person shoulder injury. In many cases, a person will need shoulder surgery to fully recover. This is an Orthopedic procedure that will involve treatment from a shoulder specialist. It can take around 4 to 6 months to recover from a car accident that causes shoulder injury surgery.
Foot, Ankle or Knee Injury
Broken bones in foot, ankle or knee are common injuries that can occur due to the peddles and nature of bracing with feet. This type of injuries may need surgery and recovery treatment.
