Our eyes are something that we often take for granted, but they are key to most activities that we carry out each day. Unfortunately, the eyes can be injured in a road traffic collision.
Eye injuries can range from minor to severe. In the most serious cases, visibility can be permanently impaired. This can make it difficult for the affected person to work and engage in activities that previously would have been routine.
Outlined below are some of the most common eye injuries associated with car accidents.
Lacerations
During a crash, there are often bits of debris, such as glass and metal fragments, that fly through the air. The eyelids offer some protection from this, as they will generally close if a projectile comes toward the eyes. Nonetheless, the eyelids can be cut by debris and some fragments may enter the eyes and cause scratches and cuts to the eyes themselves.
Fractured orbital bones
The eye sockets are made up of very strong bone structures referred to as the orbital bones. These bones are some of the strongest in the body, but the force of a car accident can be enough to fracture them. Often, fractured orbital bones coincide with severe head injuries, such as bleeding on the brain and retinal detachment. Severe injuries of this type have the potential to impair visibility, sometimes on a permanent basis.
If your visibility has been affected after a car accident, you may have mounting medical bills and lost wages. A personal injury claim can help cover these expenses. Seeking legal guidance will point you in the right direction in terms of getting your claim started.