Car Accidents Near Cooper City
Cooper City is a small city in Broward County, Florida, with a population of just under 30,000. With Davie to the North, Pembroke Pines to the South, and Hollywood to the East, Cooper City is a city many call home, but also a city many pass through to get to their destination.
As a small city, and once named one of the top towns in which to raise a family, Cooper City is considered safe. Still, it is no stranger to local car accidents. Furthermore, with larger cities like Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Davie just minutes away, the area is often plagued with motor vehicle accidents. In fact, Broward County has the second highest number of crashes in the state.
There were 380 accidents reported in Cooper City in 2015. Of those accidents, 4.21% were alcohol-related. In Pembroke Pines, Davie and Hollywood, a combined 9,800 more accidents were reported.*
Despite its small size compared to larger city areas like Fort Lauderdale, thousands of local residents are injured in automotive accidents.
Some of the most common injuries after a crash include:
- Muscle sprains and strains
- Contusions
- Head trauma
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
Whiplash is one of the most common auto accident injuries. This injury occurs when the neck is thrust forward and then back again against the headrest rapidly. The whipping motion can cause the neck muscles and ligaments to become strained, leading to pain, discomfort, and often, headaches.
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