Articles Posted in Car Accident Injuries

Car collisions in Kendall, Florida result in a range of injuries, including quadriplegia and paraplegia. These injuries can happen if a passenger or driver is thrown from the car or sustains a crushing or traumatic injury which severely injures the spine or neck.

These forms of paralysis can be serious and can require a lifetime of additional medical management and care. If you have suffered either quadriplegia or paraplegia in a traffic collision, contact Flaxman Law Group to speak with a Kendall car accident claims attorney.

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According to the National Limb Loss Information Center, close to two million Americans live with an amputation of a limb or finger. Car collisions are the leading cause of traumatic amputations, which are amputations not caused by genetic or medical conditions.

Most car accidents in Coral Gables do not lead to amputations, but when this injury happens, the effects can be far-reaching. In most cases, doctors and emergency responders will try to avoid amputation. However, in some cases it is not possible. A finger or toe may be severed in a crash and doctors may not be able to attach it. In some cases, a limb may need to be amputated to save a patient’s life.

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Our bodies have 206 bones, and during a car collision, many of those bones are at risk of fractures because of the significant force and impact of a crash.

Understanding Broken Bones

Fractures happen in an Aventura car collision when bones are subjected to great force. This can happen if a passenger is thrown against a solid surface during impact or even against an airbag with enough force. Fractures can also happen if projectiles hit a passenger or if a passenger is thrown from the vehicle and crashes onto the road, another car, or another solid object.

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