V33.4: Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting

V33.4 refers to a specific injury scenario involving the occupant of a three-wheeled motor vehicle such as a trike or all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The injury occurs in a collision with a car, pick-up truck, or van, and takes place during the act of getting in or out of the vehicle. This could include falling or stepping wrong, being hit by the opening or closing door, or other incidents that could occur while entering or exiting the vehicle. The injuries typically involve those caused by forceful impacts and may affect various body parts from the head, neck, and spine to extremities. Symptoms vary based on the body part injured but can range from pain, swelling, and bruising, to more severe signs like loss of consciousness, difficulty moving the affected part, or visible deformity. These incidents often involve sudden and unexpected high-force impact and may require immediate medical attention depending on the severity of the injuries.