Most people are not surprised to learn that people who use their seatbelt are less likely to lose their lives in car accidents, and that they tend to fare better overall. However, a recent study has shown that seatbelts may have an especially big impact on reducing the likelihood of liver injuries. Read on to learn more about this study. If you have been injured in a car accident, please reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
The stats on liver damage in car accidents
One study looked at drivers and passengers in California car accidents. They assessed more than 51,000 car accidents that led to liver injuries between the years of 2010 and 2015. They found that adults who had their seatbelts on during an accident and suffered a liver injury generally saw less severe liver injuries and their chances of surviving significantly improved.
The study further showed that a person wearing a seatbelt had a 21% lower chance of having severe liver damage compared to a person who was not wearing a seatbelt. When a person was both wearing a seatbelt and in a vehicle in which the airbags deployed, they were 26% less likely to have severe liver damage compared to a person with neither airbags or a seatbelt.
Of the 51,000+ people who had liver injuries caused by car accidents, those who had serious liver injuries were twice as likely not to survive the crash, compared to those who had mild or moderate injuries to their injuries. A person who had a severe liver injury had a 14% chance of having surgery, compared to a person with a mild liver injury who had only a 5% chance of having surgery.
Trauma to the abdominal area is a common injury in a car accident
Injury to the abdominal area is a more common car accident injury than many realize. It is common for a person who experiences trauma in this area to have an injury to their spleen or their liver, according to stats from the American College of Surgeons. It can be very expensive to treat these particular types of injuries. In fact, the latest estimate is that across the country about $1 trillion is spent to treat those with injuries in car accidents, from minor injuries to catastrophic injuries.
Any car accident can result in huge medical costs
A person who is injured in a car accident can face long recovery time, huge medical bills, and changes to their ability to support themselves. This is why it is so important for injury victims to talk to a personal injury attorney. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we may be able to help you get the compensation you are owed. To learn more, reach out at 909-982-0707. We will begin with a free consultation and there is no obligation or risk to you.
