• Neck Injuries / Whiplash -  Whiplash is one of the most common injuries due to traffic-related accidents in Murrieta, as the impact from a crash can cause the head to suddenly move and turn in different ways, causing ligaments and muscles to tear along the neck.

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• Back or Spine Injuries - The initial impact of a crash typically causes the body to jolt, which causes severe strain along the spine. That’s why the most reported type of auto crash injuries in Murrieta include torn back muscles and herniated discs.

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• Broken Bones -  Broken bones can be a severe and long-term injury caused from car accidents in Murrieta. Broken bones can result from blunt force trauma, stress against the seatbelt, and from appendages being crushed between car components and/or the surrounding environment. Bones in the arms and legs are the most likely to break in a car accident, since they are the least likely to be protected by airbags or other safety features.

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• Wrist Injuries -  When the steering wheel airbag inflates outwards, the sudden force can bend and twist the wrists in different directions, which can cause broken bones and/or torn muscles. 

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• Chest Pain -  Chest pains are common indicators of a multitude of injuries following a car crash in Murrieta. Accident-related injuries causing chest pains include heart attacks, panic attacks, bruises on the rib cage or abdomen, broken ribs, or more. Similar to stomach injuries, chest pains can also arise days to weeks after an accident, depending on the type of injury causing the pain.

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• Knee Injuries -  Murrieta drivers and front-side passengers may slam their knees into the dashboard, glove box, or steering wheel, causing severe injuries to the surrounding bones, ligaments and tendons, as well as the patella.

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• Seat Belt Injuries -  Seat belts are designed to protect you from fatal damage, but they can cause burns and bruises on the flesh of your torso. While seat belt injuries can be severe, they are still very effective at preventing a variety of life-threatening injuries.

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• Hip Injuries -  Hip injuries usually occur when victims are hit from the side, including T-bone accidents. These impacts cause the upper body to violently bend to one side, dislocating or rupturing areas surrounding the hip. Hip injuries can also result from head-on collisions where the victim’s weight shifts forward suddenly. This puts enormous strain on the lower portion of the seat belt that crosses your lap. While this keeps the victim from going through the windshield, the sudden pressure can cause severe hip injuries.