Traffic Accident on Center Parkway Reported by Police
A serious traffic accident in South Sacramento on July 29 sent two people to the hospital with significant injuries. The collision was reported by the Sacramento Police Department as occurring at about 1:45 in the afternoon along Center Parkway near Valley Hi Drive. No additional details were provided, including whether this was a single-vehicle collision or included other motorists.
Traffic Accident Being Investigated to Determine Cause
Drunk or drugged driving does not appear to be a cause of this serious traffic accident. The area surrounding the crash remained closed until about 5:45 p.m. while an investigation was conducted by authorities into the cause. No further information has been released at the time of this report.
Collision Injuries in a Traffic Accident
The type of collision injury in a traffic accident varies according to many factors. For instance, the logistics of the crash resulting in a different area of impact can cause varied types of injury. A broadside accident in an intersection can result in a pelvic or femur fracture, which often requires surgical intervention and long rehabilitation times. Alternately, a rear-end traffic accident can result in whiplash, which causes cervical strain and significant pain. Other types of injuries are:
- Traumatic brain injury: This injury often results from a head-on collision. While this type of traffic accident is fairly uncommon, it usually has devastating consequences. Many people with a TBI suffer injuries that can result in long-term disability.
- Chest trauma: Accidents can cause trauma to the chest, usually due to impact with the steering wheel or the dashboard. This can damage the ribs, heart and lungs. Injury can also be caused by seat restraints.
- Fractures: Bone trauma is a common feature of many different types of traffic accidents. Some fractures are minor and require casting and time to heal. Others, however, are more complicated and require extensive surgical repair, long rehabilitation and pain.
- Back injuries: From strained muscles that cause an injury to sprains that result in damage to a ligament, back injuries are common in a traffic accident. One of the most frequent is a herniated disk. This is caused by damage to the sac that cushions one vertebra from another. When this disc is damaged, the gel leaks out and allows the two bones to rub against one another. It is also a source of irritation for nerves passing through the area. Analgesics and rest might help, but surgery is often needed.
- Facial injuries: From damage to a person’s dentition to facial lacerations, this injury can be a significant factor in a traffic accident. Treatment may be denied if the insurance company sees it as cosmetic. Your injury lawyer will argue that it is necessary and will avoid significant psychological issues that could occur if treatment is not performed.
- Amputation: This severe injury can cause disability and require long-term rehabilitation.
- Spinal cord injury: This can be a catastrophic injury that results in paralysis.
Sacramento Car Accident Lawyer
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