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When is an accident Major or Minor?

It is important that everyone understands the
difference between a minor and a major injury. This
way, if you are ever injured yourself or present when
someone else is, you will have a better idea of how to
deal with it. Minor injuries include a sprain or strains
that results in bruising or swelling and cuts that
require stitches or medical attention are also
considered minor.

Major injuries or illnesses would be events such as a
heart attack, stroke, a head injury that caused the
person to become unconscious and also deep wounds
are seen as major. It would mean that an ambulance
is called and hospital treatment is needed.
Basically, any injury that is severe enough to cause
permanent damage to the body is a major injury and
this is usually seen in life threatening situations. The
injuries that are harmless are the minor type. Bruises
and scratches are considered minor because they do
little harm to our bodies. Injuries can take place
absolutely anywhere.

We all know they can happen where we work, while
we are driving our car, while we are on vacation and
in our home too, but knowing the difference between
major and minor injuries can help us stay calm,
whether it is us or someone else who is the injured
party.