When pedestrians are injured in motor vehicle accidents, it can often result in serious and potentially fatal injuries. Here are seven ways pedestrian accidents can potentially result in serious harm:

• Lacerations and contusions

1. 1. • One of the most common ways that people are injured in pedestrian accidents is the result of lacerations and contusions, which is a fancy way of referring to cuts and bruises. Depending on how severe they are, these may indicate serious injuries that may require surgery to repair.

• Bone fractures

1. 1. • It is also extremely common for people to suffer bone fractures in pedestrian accidents. These range from barely detectable “hairline” fractures to more obvious and potentially disabling compound fractures, which can take months to heal.

• Dislocations

1. 1. • Dislocated joints are also fairly common in pedestrian accidents, which is when a joint is popped out of the socket. These can be extremely painful to experience, and increase the likelihood of similar injuries occurring in the future.

• Disfigurement

1. 1. • People may also suffer disfiguring injuries as a result of a pedestrian accident. These are injuries that cause substantial damage to a person’s physical appearance, which can be socially isolating and may require surgery or other treatment to repair.

• Muscle strains, sprains, or tears

1. 1. • Muscle injuries, such as muscle strain, sprains, and tears, can also occur during pedestrian accidents. While not always seen as being as serious as a broken bone, they can be no less disabling, and torn muscles can be particularly painful and difficult to recover from.

• Back and neck injuries

1. 1. • Victims of pedestrian accidents often experience injuries to their backs and necks. These sorts of injuries can result in stiffness, tingling, or paralysis, with some victims losing permanent use of one or more limbs.

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

1. • Some victims of these types of accidents suffer traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBIs. These types of injuries can result in serious and lasting harm to a person’s physical and psychological health.

If you or someone you know has been in an accident that was the result of someone else’s negligence, contact the New York personal injury lawyers at the Katter Law Firm. We will help you protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve. To schedule a consultation, contact us at 212-809-4293, or visit our contact page.