What Are Some Common Leg Injuries from Car Accidents?

July 10, 2024

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Car accidents could injure practically any part of the body, including the legs. What are some common leg injuries from car accidents? Hi, I’m speaking on behalf of Hensley Legal Group, a personal injury law firm based out of Indiana. I’d like to discuss how legs can be hurt in a crash. Car accident leg injuries can take many forms. Some of the most frequent leg injuries include… …Knee injuries. Even a minimal knee injury could make it harder to walk, but a catastrophic knee injury could make it impossible. The seriousness of knee injuries can vary, and among the worst are… …Meniscus tears, in which bands of cartilage in the knee are twisted or rotated until they are torn. A minor tear could cause swelling, stiffness, and discomfort, while a major tear could render the leg immobile. The ligaments that hold the knee joint together could be torn as well, making it difficult to walk… …A knee could be dislocated when blunt force trauma shifts the knee joint out of place… …Or a kneecap could be fractured when it hits the dashboard or some other object with sufficient force. Depending on the severity, a knee injury could be resolved with rest, icing, casting, or sometimes surgery. Aside from the knee, there are three major bones in each leg that could be broken in a car accident. Though simple leg fractures might heal with a cast, compound fractures may require surgical intervention, possibly with the implantation of hardware. While they may be less lifechanging than breaks or tears, leg sprains and strains could present significant obstacles to afflicted motorists. Sprains are soft tissue injuries of the tendons and ligaments, while strains impact the muscles. Rest of the sprained or strained area is generally recommended, as overuse after a car accident could prolong the injury. Finally, car accident victims may suffer leg lacerations, abrasions, and bruises. Lacerations are cuts of the skin that may occur in crashes with vehicular intrusion or broken glass, abrasions are superficially similar injuries in which the skin scrapes against a rough surface, and bruises are caused by direct contact with a seatbelt, airbag, or other elements of a car’s interior. Assuming there isn’t excessive bleeding or an infection, these injuries could resolve themselves over time with moderate treatment. If you found this video useful, please hit the “like” and “subscribe” buttons. And if you have been hurt in a car accident, reach out to Hensley Legal Group, where we have been getting injured Hoosiers what they deserve for over a quarter century.