Car accidents are very common in Northern Ireland. According to PSNI, there were nearly 4,000 road traffic collisions last year, 80% of these were car related. Statistics reveal that over 6,000 people were injured and over 50 accidents were fatal.
The injuries sustained in a car accident depend on a range of factors, most notably the severity of the car accident itself. Minor car accidents can result in less serious and moderately serious injuries like bruising and deep cuts. Major car accidents often result in serious injuries, some of which can lead to permanent disabilities.
In this blog we have classified common injuries into specific categories, offering insight into the severity of the injury.
Less Serious Injuries
This category contains injuries that most victims can fully recover from:
- Whiplash
- Shallow cuts or abrasions
- Bruising
- Sprains
Moderately Serious Injuries
Injures found in this category usually require some time to recover from:
- Deep cuts
- Fractured or broken bones
- Broken Ribs
- Severe bruising
Very Serious Injuries
Injuries in this category may be permanent and are considered life-threatening:
- Severe head injury
- Severe chest injury
- Internal injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
Fatalities
Fatal car crashes can involve one or more vehicles. While some individuals die during the car accident, others succumb to their injuries after the car accident. Injuries that are classed in the very serious category can result in fatalities. The effects can be devastating, as it is common for several people to be fatally injured in the same accident.
Paschal O’Hare Solicitors have been assisting car accidents victims for over 50 years. If you or someone you know has been injured, contact us today.
