Drunk driving accident statistics indicate that each year, nearly 16,000 people are killed in drunk driving accidents, and thousands more are injured. One of the most common injuries that result from car accidents caused by drunk drivers is broken bones.
Understanding Broken Bones after a DUI Accident
Bones break when the force of impact is too strong for the bone to withstand, so children and the elderly are at an increased risk for bone breakage because their bones are not as strong as a younger or middle-aged adult. These injuries are interchangeably referred to as “fractures” – despite common misconception, there is no difference between a broken bone and a fracture.
One of the unseen dangers of a broken bone is that it can cause complications with the surrounding tissue. Bone fragments can pierce arteries, lacerate the spinal cord or puncture nerve endings. Despite its commonality, there is nothing mundane about a broken bone, and without the proper medical attention, a fracture can become quite serious.
If you have suffered a fracture or any other injury, reach out to an Atlanta auto injury lawyer who can help. Drunk driving accident statistics demonstrate the seriousness of the consequences of DUI accidents and their resultant injuries, so consult with a car accident attorney in Atlanta today – 1-770-487-8999.
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