Hip fractures resulting from car accidents can inflict severe and enduring harm on individuals, casting a shadow of pain and impairment that can linger for years. Given the substantial force and impact involved in these incidents, it’s no surprise that the hip, one of the body’s largest and most crucial joints, often bears the brunt of such trauma. Hip fractures can manifest as excruciating pain, compromised mobility, and, in some unfortunate cases, permanent disability, reshaping the trajectory of a person’s life in profound ways. In this discussion, we will embark on a comprehensive exploration of the causes, repercussions, and legal dimensions of hip fractures sustained in car accidents. We aim to illuminate the critical importance of promptly seeking both proper medical care and astute legal representation, crucial steps in navigating the formidable challenges that invariably arise in the aftermath of such traumatic events.
Understanding Hip Pain After a Car Accident
Amidst the intricate web of physical and emotional responses to a car accident, it’s paramount to heed even the slightest twinge of discomfort. Ignoring seemingly minor hip pain can escalate into a substantial problem if left unaddressed. As they say, your body doesn’t lie, and post-accident, it becomes an essential barometer of your well-being. This blog aims to elucidate the potential reasons behind hip discomfort following an accident, shedding light on why your hips hurt and how to proceed wisely in the aftermath of such incidents.
Why Hips Are Important
Since the hips are one of the strongest joints in the human body, it is unsurprising that it also bears one of the biggest loads. This in turn means that nearly every single movement a person makes is going to be affected by the hips. Hips are utilized to support the pelvis and core in order to create a reliable foundation for our arms and legs. This foundation allows us to perform important functions like walking, jumping, running, etc. Because our hips are an essential foundation in the human body, it also means it is exposed to more stress and thus at risk of becoming injured quite easily.
How Do Hips Get Injured
There are a multitude of ways one can sustain a hip injury. Playing sports, sleeping in the wrong way, and/or over exercise are some in a long list of ways to sustain a hip injury. However, a common causation that a lot of people will not realize is that car accidents can cause mild to severe hip injuries.
Car Accidents and Hip Injury
We will go over three common injuries that occur as a result of a car accident. The first is a dislocated hip. This tends to happen when the knee is being slammed into the dashboard. Most people will know something is wrong immediately as their hip will pop out of place. Since this makes walking and/or even standing extremely difficult. Opting for emergency treatment tends to be more necessary than not. This leads to the next possible injury, a hip fracture. This injury could be compounded with a dislocated hip. The hip is composed of both the head of the femur and pelvic acetabulum. A forceful impact in an accident can fracture either bones. Sometimes even both. A fracture will without a doubt require professional medical assistance.
While those two injuries are hard to miss, the last one is can be difficult to pin. A hip strain or sprain is far less severe than a dislocation or fracture. However, sometimes medical attention is still needed. Strains and sprains are common after a motor vehicle accident. Common symptoms of this kind of injury include, but are not limited to: pain, swelling, inflammation, and decreased range of motion. Unfortunately if one does not catch on to the damage on their body from this injury it can lead to decreased mobility. Some common treatments for these injuries could include: anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, activity modification, and steroid medications. Strains and sprains, if treated appropriately tend to heal within a 2-6 week time frame.
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- https://firsthealthpt.com/the-importance-of-hip-strength/#:~:text=The%20hip%20muscles%20are%20used,can%20become%20so%20easily%20injured.
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Conclusion: What To Do/Kash Legal
Hip injuries and others are quite common after experiencing a motor vehicle accident. Following an accident it is important to listen to your body and make sure it recovers the best way it possibly can. If you experience any of these injuries following a car accident, you may qualify for compensation. Kash Legal is the perfect resource to understand your legal options following a car accident. One free consultation, and Kash Legal will provide you with a much better scope of what has happened and what actions you will most likely need to take next.
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