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    Types of Transportation Injuries

    There are many types of injuries a person can sustain in a crash. Occasionally, a seemingly serious crash will cause only minor personal or property injury. Conversely, a relatively minor crash may result in serious injuries or fatalities. Crash victims suffer from a number of different types of physical injuries such as bruises and broken bones. Some longer lasting injuries that may be harder to diagnose include:

    Head Injuries

    Brain damage may result when the head strikes the windshield or other object, or when the brain undergoes a sudden acceleration/deceleration movement within the skull (even without direct trauma to the head). The force can cause bruising, bleeding and twisting. Damage may occur during the car crash or could develop later as delicate brain tissues swell and bleed.

    Concussions

    The most common type of brain injury is a concussion, which happens when the brain is bruised by striking the inside of the skull. A concussion injury can cause headaches, vomiting, dizziness, as well as loss of memory, the ability to concentrate, or problems reasoning.

    Whiplash Injuries

    Whiplash is a common injury caused by auto crashes because the force of one vehicle hitting another causes a victim's head to suddenly snap forward - then back. The pain may be short-term, but the neck may remain more vulnerable to further injury. Sometimes the whiplash reverses the natural curve of the neck, which may unevenly distribute the weight of the head and further misalign the vertebrae. This condition can lead to severe headaches, recurring neck and back pain, and arthritic degeneration. About 10% of whiplash injuries lead to a long-term or chronic disability.