V57.5: Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with fixed or stationary object : driver injured in traffic accident

The title refers to a specific injury sustained by a driver of a pick-up truck or van in a collision with a fixed or stationary object. This indicates an injury directly related to road traffic accident where the driver, occupant of the pick-up truck or van, was involved in a crash with an unmoving object such as a tree, utility pole, or even a wall. Depending from the speed at impact and the kind of safety measures used, the injuries can range from minor to severe. Typical injuries that someone might sustain in this type of accident include bruising, lacerations, fractures, concussions or other forms of traumatic brain injury, whiplash, spinal cord injuries, or sometimes, more serious injuries to the chest and abdomen. As this is a traumatic event, it is not predictable or preventable through typical health measures and affects mostly the musculoskeletal, neurologic, and circulatory systems.