V48: Car occupant injured in noncollision transport accident
V48.4: Car occupant injured in noncollision transport accident : person injured while boarding or alighting
Car occupant injured in a noncollision transport accident while boarding or alighting refers to a set of physical injuries occurring as a result of participating in any form of transportation, specifically when entering or exiting a vehicle— and this incident does not involve a collision. The physical damage generally depends on the nature and severity of the accident, potentially affecting multiple systems in the body like the muscular, skeletal, neurological, or other organs. Common symptoms vary widely— they may include bruising, sprains, fractures, head injuries, or internal bleeding. During the progression of the condition, the initial physical trauma may lead to a variety of secondary complications. For instance, fractures could lead to infection, or head injuries could result in long-term effects on cognitive function. It should be noted that the severity and combination of symptoms are highly individual and contingent upon the specifics of the accident.
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