Whiplash | Traumatic Brain Injury | Spinal Cord Injury | Soft Tissue Trauma | Broken Bones
The third largest state in the country (in population), Florida also ranks third in the number of motor vehicle accidents. In 2021 alone, more than 400,000 sought medical treatment for injuries suffered in a car, truck, or motorcycle wreck. What are the common injuries suffered in Florida car accidents?
What Are the Common Injuries Suffered in Florida Car Accidents?
Data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that, in 2022, nearly 6 million Americans reported some type of traffic accident to law enforcement authorities. The types of injuries for which motorists most often sought treatment include:
- Whiplash and whiplash-like injuries—Some official estimate that as many as four of every ten motor vehicle accidents cause some type of whiplash injury, where a person’s head, neck or shoulders are violently thrust forward and backward
- Soft-tissue trauma—One of the most common and most debilitating types of injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents, this typically involves sprains, strains, bruising or tears to muscles, ligaments, tendons or cartilage
- Broken bones—Drivers and passengers often experience significant impact with steering wheels, dashboards, doors or other objects, leading to rib, arm and leg fractures
- Lacerations—Motor vehicle accidents often involve broken glass or sharp metal objects. In addition, the deployment of an airbag can cause significant scrapes, bruises or cuts.
- Traumatic brain injury—This may happen due to a blow to the head or without any impact, as the result of a whiplash-type injury
- Spinal cord trauma—A motor vehicle accident can contort your spine in ways that bruise or otherwise damage nerves, discs or your spinal cord
We Can Help You Get Compensation for the Common Injuries Suffered in a Florida Car Wreck
At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we bring nearly three full decades of experience to truck accident injury victims throughout Florida and nationwide, including the greater Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa. We have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges involved in recovering full and fair compensation after any motor vehicle accident, and will use our considerable experience, skill, knowledge and resources to help you get the outcome you want. Arrange a free consultation today to evaluate your potential case.
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