V55: Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle

V55.9: Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle : unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in traffic accident

The described condition refers to injuries sustained by an unspecified occupant of a pick-up truck or van as a result of a collision with a railway train or vehicle, which took place during a traffic accident. The injuries can vary greatly in severity and scope, depending on specifics of the accident, including speed, impact point, and safety measures in place such as the use of seat belts or airbags. Affected systems and organs can range from superficial cuts and bruises on the skin, to more serious ones like broken bones, internal bleeding or damage to vital organs, to cognitive and emotional trauma. The collision and resulting injuries can also lead to chronic issues, including mobility and cognitive impairments, chronic pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite the varied potential injuries, the common thread between them is their origin in a traffic accident involving a collision with a railway vehicle.