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Crashes, Claims & Clarity

Crashes, Claims & Clarity

Episode 33: The Facial Injuries a Crash Can Leave Behind

Oct 8, 2026 · 26m

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A car crash can leave injuries that are easy to see, like a broken nose or facial bruising. Other changes may become clear later, when someone notices they cannot breathe as well, hear as well, or smell the way they did before. In this episode of Crashes, Claims & Clarity , Darrell Burrow talks with Dr. Aaron Fletcher, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon who specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. They discuss what can happen to the face, nose, and ears during a collision, why some symptoms deserve a closer look, and how facial injuries can affect both daily function and a person’s sense of self. Five key takeaways ✅ A facial injury may involve more than the damage visible on…