V40.5: Car occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal : driver injured in traffic accident

The condition refers to the physical injury sustained by a car driver involved in a traffic accident with a pedestrian or an animal. These injuries may occur due to direct impact, sudden deceleration, or a combination of factors in the collision. Symptoms depend on the nature of the injury, but may include pain, bruising, fracture, internal bleeding, or even traumatic brain injuries in severe cases. Severity can range from minor cuts or bruises to life-threatening internal injuries. The extent of the injury generally depends on the speed of the vehicle, the size of the pedestrian or animal involved in the collision, and the driver's use of safety measures such as seat belts or airbags. Certain injuries may not show immediate symptoms and therefore careful medical evaluation following the accident is crucial in determining and managing the consequent impact on the driver's health.