Head Trauma: The driver's head might strike the window, the B-pillar itself, or even the steering wheel due to the lateral movement, leading to concussions, skull fractures, or other traumaƟc brain injuries. This can cause a brain bleed, which is extremely serious because the brain does not heal like other tissue heals. If there is a brain bleed, there is no place for the swelling of the blood to go. The body simply reabsorbs the blood but when that happens in the brain, it leaves hole in the brain like Swiss cheese. That's why there's often a loss of consciousness and for a lengthy period after the wreck, we have mental fogginess, forgetfulness, and headaches.
Spinal Injuries: The lateral force could result in injuries to the spine, including potenƟal disc herniaƟons or vertebral fractures.
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