After the Asiana Airlines plane crash that happened recently it is definitely true that the passengers who survived are very lucky to be alive, but many will very likely suffer from ongoing back and neck injuries.
A doctor who treated some of the plane crash victims related that many have suffered spinal injuries and the recovery process may be long and painful.
The Asiana Flight 214 was transporting 291 passengers in total. There were also 19 crew members. The flight was traveling from Shanghai to San Francisco but something went wrong during the landing and the plane crashed in San Francisco. Reportedly, the plane was flying too low and was going too slow just and the plane’s tail and landing gear hit a sea wall before the plane even reached the runway. Then a fire broke out. There were 180 passengers taken to the hospital initially. Forty-nine were seriously injured. Most of the serious injuries were to adults, some needed spinal stabilization surgery.
Two passengers died in the plane crash and ten more were listed in critical condition following the crash. They suffered numerous injuries including head injuries, internal bleeding, traumatic brain injuries, ligament damage, and fractured spines. The doctor who treated the victims said that the injuries sustained in the crash were consistent with injuries of those who have been forcefully flung over lap belts.
The tragic crash happened on July 6, but the cause is not yet known. Hopefully there will be some answers soon as the National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an ongoing investigation. According to the Los Angeles Times, the pilots said that the proper landing speed could not be maintained due to problems with the automatic throttle. However, there are experts who are using the opportunity to say that they believe pilots are far too reliant on technology to do their jobs, rather than being able to manually monitor the speed of the plane if necessary. The same experts believe that the crash could have been avoided if the pilots had noticed the problem and manually taken over the plane.
Any traumatic accident, but especially a plane crash, in which the upper body is flung to and fro, can result in very serious injuries. Head, neck, and back injuries are common in these situations from whiplash, spinal compression, or traumatic brain injuries. Any of these injuries can be very painful and can have ongoing effects on accident victims. Reportedly, there were two people who were paralyzed after this plane crash, but doctors say there is some hope of recovery. It is too soon to tell whether or not the injuries will be permanent.
Accident victims who sustain serious injuries should consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Recovery can be a long and ongoing process and can require a lot of medical treatment. This can become very costly very quickly. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you to obtain the compensation that you deserve. Accident victims should contact an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss legal options and remedies.
