V43.4: Car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting

Car occupant injury in collision with car, pick-up truck, or van, specifically while boarding or alighting, refers to a type of physical harm sustained during the action of getting into or out of either a car, pick-up truck or a van, when a collision with another vehicle occurs. The injuries can vary greatly in severity, depending largely on factors such as the speed and angle of the collision, the size and weight of the vehicles involved, and whether or not protective measures like seatbelts or airbags were utilized. Common features of this condition include blunt force trauma, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, soft tissue injuries and concussions. In severe cases, there might be potential life-threatening injuries such as bleeding, organ damage, or spine and skull injuries. It's important to note that sometimes, symptoms may not present immediately after the accident but may manifest hours or even days later.