Common Car Accident Injuries

In a report issued by ICBC, there was reported to have been roughly 315,000 crashes in BC in 2018 – 30% of car accidents (95,000) resulted in either injuries and/or death.  The most common kinds of injuries sustained in car accidents include:  soft tissue injuries, fractures, concussions and psychological injuries.  Identifying and treating these injuries is often the best way to recover from them and minimize their impact – as such it is important for people who have been in a car accident to seek medical advice and to follow their doctors advice with respect to treatment options.  It should also be noted that for those who file an ICBC accident claim, the costs of treatment is often covered by ICBC or may be recovered as part of an injury claim settlement.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Following an accident, it is common for “soft-tissue injuries” to be diagnosed.  These injuries include damage to muscles, tendons, and ligaments.  These injuries may be caused by the impact of the collision, or by how the body is jostled in the aftermath of an accident.  The most common symptom of a soft-tissue injury is pain – either at the site of the injury or at some other part of the body (referred pain).  Soft-tissue injuries typically cannot be seen on an x-ray and may be hard to diagnose.  As such, it is often difficult for people with soft-tissue injuries to access timely and appropriate treatments.

Fractures

Fractures (broken bones) are another common injury that results from car accidents.  Most fractures will be seen on x-rays and if treated properly in a timely way, will heal satisfactorily.  However, sometimes fractures do not heal well for a variety of reasons, and some fractures may result in lifelong problems including pain and mobility difficulties.

Many car accident victims find that physiotherapy is helpful in recovering from fractures.

Concussions

Unfortunately, the impact of a collision often results in car accident victims sustaining mild brain injuries with concussions being fairly common.  Those who have concussions often experience headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, inability to concentrate, and sensitivity to sounds and light.  Some may have difficulty with their memory.

As concussions can result in serious problems, it is important to seek medical advice in order to treat and recover from a concussion.

Psychological Injuries

Car accidents often leave injured victims with psychological injuries including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety.  Many accident victims find working with a psychologist to be helpful in coping with the psychological impacts of a car accident.

ICBC Injury Claims and Recovery

For those who experience car accident injuries, or who have a loved one die in a car accident; regaining quality of life and getting fair compensation for the losses sustained becomes a priority.  Having a lawyer who is able to guide a car accident victim and their family through the ICBC claims process and enable them to focus on their recovery and advocate for access to effective treatment for their physical and psychological injuries becomes critical to regaining health and realizing fair compensation.

League and Williams enables their clients to recover from their accidents by providing trusted advice and enabling their clients to focus on their recoveries.  Lawyers at League and Williams may be contacted at 250-888-0002 or info@leaguelaw.com to arrange a free consultation.