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Road Rash / Cuts That Can Happen as a Result of a Car Accident

Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. Some are minor, with no injuries. But others can result in minor to severe injuries.

If you have been in an Orange County car accident resulting in a road rash injury or other types of lacerations, consider finding an Irvine personal injury lawyer. The attorneys at Brockmeier Law Group can help you navigate your rights and get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Now, let us talk about the most common road rashes and cuts that can happen during a car accident.

Road Rush / Cuts From Car Accidents

Abrasions

An abrasion occurs when the top layer of your skin is scraped or rubbed off. These are very common road rash injuries and can be pretty painful. They can also be prone to infection, so it is important to keep them clean and get antibiotics from a doctor if needed.

Avulsions

Avulsions occur when a part of the skin and surrounding tissue has been torn from the body. These types of injuries can cause excessive bleeding and can often only be repaired with surgery.

Lacerations

Lacerations are deep cuts that happen when the skin is cut by something sharp like glass or a piece of metal. Lacerations can be minor and only require a few stitches, or they can be significant and cause internal damage to your organs. Here are a few different types of common lacerations:

• Crush Lacerations – This type of laceration happens when a part of the body is crushed between two hard surfaces. This crushing results in deep cuts or tears in the skin and surrounding tissue.
• Grind Compression Lacerations – This type of laceration happens when the top layer of your skin peels off, and the connective tissue underneath is damaged.

If you experience any of these injuries, we can help you get compensation for your injuries.