Broken bones are common injuries in a Mission Viejo car accident. According to the California Highway Patrol speed is one of the major factors associated with injury car accidents. The forces associated with the impact of an accident result in sudden deceleration of the body which is enough to cause fractures and broken bones, even at lower speeds.
How do broken bones usually occur in an accident? Tensing up immediately prior to impact adds tension on the bones and supporting soft tissue throughout the body as muscles contract in anticipation. Injuries involving fractures are the result of a variety of causes including, but not limited to:
- Making contact in interior components of the vehicle such as the dashboard, windshield, steering column, side supports, windows or other materials moving inside the car such as purses, backpacks or laptop cases.
- The crushing impact of a truck or commercial vehicle causes substantial damage to the vehicle resulting in some of the most serious injuries.
- Impact with another vehicle or the ground after being thrown from a motorcycle, or when part of the body is caught between parts of the motorcycle or the vehicle.
What Broken Bones are Common Common Injuries in a Mission Viejo Car Accident?
What broken bones are common injuries in a Mission Viejo car accident and what types of accidents usually cause these fractures?
Broken Ribs are one of the most common injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The rib cage absorbs the energy of a torso impact and can even be broken by contact with seat belts or a deployed air bag
Skull fractures and broken facial bones are the result of impact with the side support of the vehicle, the window or windshield. This is especially common when occupants are not properly restrained
Fractured vertebrae and related disk injuries in the neck and spine are common in head-on and rear end impact collisions
Fibula or Tibia fractures are more common in head-on collisions and accidents which compress the legs within the driver or passenger compartment of a car
Hip and pelvis fractures are also quite common, especially in side impact collisions such as intersection related accidents, pedestrian injury and motorcycle crashes
If you or someone you love has suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident we invite you to review the recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact us or call 949-305-1400 for a free consultation. While broken bones are common injuries in a Mission Viejo car accident they are not usually life threatening. However broken bones and fractures can sideline a person from work and recreational activity. The pain and suffering associated with broken bones and the recovery from these injuries can be quite severe. Our skilled, experienced personal injury attorneys work to ensure you receive full and fair compensation for your personal injury claim.
