What to do if your seat belt caused injuries following a Louisiana car accident | Louisiana Car Accident Lawyer

Personal injury attorney Grady J Flattmann, accident injury expert in Covington, LA. also serving Mandeville, Madisonville, Bogalusa, Abita Springs, Folsom, Franklinton, Hammond, Ponchatoula, and surrounding St Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, and Washington Parish
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Grady Flattmann

Injuries to the abdomen and stomach are common in serious car accidents, especially after head-on collisions.  Seat belts, while lifesaving, can cause intra-abdominal injuries as a result of the force of the collision, including perforations of internal organs.  

Seeking medical attention as soon as possible following an accident and accurately reporting all of your symptoms are extremely important.  Medical providers may use CT-scans and ultrasounds to diagnose internal injuries so that they can be treated correctly.  

Injuries to the chest and ribs are also common following car accidents, once again caused by the force of the body being restrained by a seat belt.  It is not uncommon for our clients to report chest pain and even broken ribs following a serious accident.  

While abdominal and chest injuries are common during car wrecks, it is undisputed that seat belts save lives!  Buckle up and stay safe!  

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