One of the most common types of injuries following a car accident is a fracture or a break in your bone. This is due to the forceful energy involved in a car accident and how easily your body is thrown around in the midst of an accident. Many people who have sustained these injuries understand just how devastating and painful the aftermath of one of these injuries can be. It is important to know that breaking a bone can be quite the recovery but that you have options following a collision.

How Bones Are Broken During an Accident

One of the reasons why many people obtain broken bones or fractures that take quite some time to heal is due to the high speeds in which vehicles collide. When a body is suddenly jarred around in different ways, broken bones commonly occur. Here are some of the most common ways that fractures occur in accidents:

• Being ejected from the vehicle and thrown onto the ground
• When a body part is stuck between two different objects after an accident occurs
• The crushing impact caused by a larger vehicle versus a smaller vehicle, such as a passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle
• Striking an object during an auto accident

As you can see, there are many ways that drivers and passengers receive broken bones following a collision. Many people involved in accidents will throw their arms or hands out in front of them so that they can protect themselves in the last moments before impact. However, in doing so, passengers and drivers will also sustain broken fingers, hands, and even wrists.

Common Types of Fractures Associated with Car Accidents 

Tibia/Fibula: If a car crumples during an accident, legs can be smashed under the dash, leading to serious breaks.

Ribs: Rib fractures tend to occur when the airbag or seatbelt smashes against a person’s body in a forceful collision. 

Facial/Skull: When a person strikes the windshield of a car, especially when they are not wearing a seatbelt, they could sustain one of these horrific and even fatal injuries. 

Wrists: Wrists easily break in accidents because they are made up of many fragile bones. 

Clavicle: This is one of the most common types of breaks in the midst of an accident due to the fact that it is one of the most fragile bones in the body.

Arms: Many people attempt to brace themselves for a collision, which is why these injuries commonly occur.

After a collision, many types of fractures occur in the blink of an eye. You might sustain a wide array of symptoms that show up right away or many hours or days following a collision. These could include swelling and tenderness at the site of the injury, bruising, or a limb looking out of place. When this happens, it is time to seek immediate medical care so that you can get the treatment you deserve.

Seeking Help from a Florida Accident Attorney

Our attorneys at Sheftall & Associates have assisted many victims with their car accidents, especially those who have obtained serious injuries as the result of an accident. Fractures might seem like minor injuries but are actually very serious and can even lead to life-threatening effects. After a Florida car accident, you should always seek the immediate assistance of an attorney who has experience with the many laws involved in these collisions. Please contact our skilled law firm at 904-647-2296 to find out how we can help in your time of need.