V43: Car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
V43.6: Car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : passenger injured in traffic accident
A car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck, or van: passenger injured in traffic accident refers to a specific type of injury that occurs when a person is inside a vehicle (car, pick-up truck, or van) and becomes injured due to a traffic accident or collision with another similar vehicle. These injuries can range from minor to severe, and may affect various systems in the body depending on the nature of the crash. The injury can occur in any form such as bruising, fractures, internal bleeding, or even brain damage in severe cases. The progression of the disease, prognosis and recovery time is highly dependent on the severity of the injury, the body part injured, and the individual health condition of the person affected. Transport accidents are among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, emphasizing the critical importance of safety measures when travelling.
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