Bruises and lacerations, and contusions. Do not assume that bruises or other injuries that seem minor are not, in fact, serious injuries. You could have internal bleeding or lacerations that go deeper than the skin surface that you do not know are serious. You still need to seek medical attention. 

Soft tissue injuries. These often result in pain and difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs). See a physician to ensure that what you believe are soft tissue injuries are limited to just this type of injury. 

Whiplash. Whiplash can result in serious injury to the head and neck. Do not take whiplash lightly. Get medical attention at the emergency department or from your personal physician as soon as possible after a crash with a drunk driver. 

Fractures and broken bones. If these are left untreated, they can result in more severe injuries. People involved in drunk driving accidents must seek medical attention to ensure they do not have broken bones. A hairline fracture or a major break in a bone can cause a puncture to vital organs. 

Traumatic brain injuries. These are serious, even if the person still can walk and talk as if everything is fine. Do not let any headache go untreated after a motor vehicle accident with a drunk driver. Bleeding in the brain or a fractured skull can cause life-altering changes. It also sometimes leads to coma or death. 

Spinal cord injuries. These injuries are life-threatening injuries. They also lead to paralysis in many who become victims of a Dallas drunk driving accident. 

Death. Death is the ultimate injury, leaving loved ones to mourn their deceased drunk driving accident victim of the drunk driver. Lawyers can file a drunk driving accident claim for the surviving loved ones entitled to compensation.