The 4 Most Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
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The 4 Most Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

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The 4 Most Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

When crossing or walking near a road, pedestrians are vulnerable to accidents and injuries. Many collisions result in life-altering and painful injuries that cause physical and emotional distress for victims. Pedestrians should feel safe in their communities, and drivers should exercise caution to keep everyone safe.

If the worst happens and you or a loved one is hit by a car, the injuries can be life-changing. If you find yourself in this situation, you may require the assistance of a personal injury lawyer in Toronto to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

The following are some of the most common pedestrian injuries caused by car accidents.

Traumatic brain injury

Brain injuries and head trauma are common pedestrian injuries. This is primarily due to the fact that a sudden collision with a car gives victims very little time to get out of harm's way. The sudden impact against the skull can cause damage to both the brain and the surrounding bone.

Brain injuries are caused by the brain collapsing against the skull, but they can also occur if the skull is broken and penetrates the brain tissue.

Head trauma and brain injuries can have long-term effects. They can cause disabilities, seizures, and even death. They also have devastating physical and emotional consequences for victims.

A personal injury lawyer in Toronto can help you get the compensation you deserve if you were the victim of a pedestrian accident that resulted in head trauma or a brain injury.

Internal Wounds

Internal injuries are extremely hazardous. They can occur during pedestrian accidents and may not be noticed right away; in fact, the symptoms may not be noticed until some time after the accident has occurred.

There are numerous types of internal injuries, including:

Broken ribs can occur as a result of a sudden impact to the chest, which is common in pedestrian accidents.

Collapsed lungs - Typically caused by broken ribs, a punctured lung can result in limited air supply and lung function.

Internal bleeding can occur when a vehicle crushes a pedestrian, resulting in internal bleeding. The damage caused to organs may lead to death or long-term organ damage.

Bone Fractures

A pedestrian accident can also result in broken bones. All of the bones in the body are susceptible to breakage, and the consequences can be severe.

Because of the external force during a collision, breaks and fractures are common; severe breaks may necessitate surgery. Depending on the severity of the break, long-term consequences could be life-changing.

During an incident, children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to broken bones.

Injuries to the Spinal Cord

Spinal cord injuries are another type of injury that pedestrians may sustain in an accident. Damage to the spinal cord can have disastrous consequences and, depending on the location of the damage, can result in paralysis. These types of injuries have far-reaching consequences for victims.

Victims of spinal cord injuries may require extensive rehabilitation and may experience both income and enjoyment of life losses.

If You Are A Pedestrian In The Toronto Area And Have Been Injured In An Accident, Contact an Injury lawyers soon.

Ristich Law can help Toronto residents who have been injured as pedestrians. We have years of experience dealing with personal injury claims and are available to people in Etobicoke and the surrounding areas who want to settle their cases. We look forward to working with you! Contact us today to learn how we can help!

Sources:

https://ristichlaw.ca/the-4-common-accident-injuries-a-pedestrian-can-suffer/

If the worst happens and you or a loved one is hit by a car, the injuries can be life-changing. If you find yourself in this situation, you may require the assistance of a personal injury lawyer in Toronto to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

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