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What Are the Most Common Injuries after an Accident?

As an accident and injury clinic in Dallas, we see many patients that have pain as the result of car accidents. Many of the injuries we see are similar. We’ve decided to do a multi-part blog series, to share with the most common accident injuries that we treat.  

Common Car Accident Injuries

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 3 million people are injured in car accidents every year. Injuries resulting from accidents can range from very minor to permanent, life-altering injuries. 

Injuries are typically divided into one of two categories: penetrating injuries or impact injuries. As you can imagine, penetrating injuries occur when any foreign object punctures the body. For example, glass shards embedded in the skin, or any other object causing scrapes or lacerations. An impact injury is when a  body part slams against an object in the vehicle. Impact injuries cause both superficial and internal injuries, but do not penetrate the skin. 

The following list are more injuries we see in our accident and injury clinic in Dallas.

  1. Soft tissue injuries
  2. Chest contusions
  3. Arm and leg sprains and strains
  4. Various injuries to the back
  5. Whiplash (as discussed in a previous blog)
  6. Head trauma

Injuries vary in severity, and you may feel pain right away or not feel any pain for several days. As we go through this series, we will discuss the most common car accident injuries in further detail. In our next blog, we will talk specifically about soft tissue injuries. 

Call Us When You Need an Accident & Injury Clinic

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, you want a highly skilled accident and injury clinic in Dallas who can help you recover. You can trust the team at IRC Physical Therapy and Chiropractic’s skilled providers for real pain relief. Book your appointment online by clicking here or call (972) 232-2227 today – we will work with your insurance. Need an office closer to your work or home? We also have locations in Frisco, Plano, and Richardson.