V40.6: Car occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal : passenger injured in traffic accident

The medical condition described as "Car occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal: passenger injured in traffic accident" refers to physical trauma suffered by a passenger in a vehicle due to a collision with a pedestrian or an animal. This type of injury can occur in any traffic environment, irrespective of the speed or size of the vehicle. The extent and type of injury can vary greatly, ranging from minor cuts and bruises to severe injuries such as broken bones, spinal injuries, and head trauma. These injuries might affect different parts of the body, such as the head, torso, arms, or legs, depending on the specifics of the collision. The injuries are usually sudden or acute and their severity may not be immediately apparent, making medical evaluation crucial after such an incident. This condition solely covers the physical injuries sustained from the collision; it does not encompass emotional or psychological trauma associated with the accident.