what is blunt force trauma
Blunt trauma is a kind of trauma that usually results from being hit by something dull and firm (like a car, a fist, or the ground). It is also called blunt force trauma. This is different from penetrating trauma where an object, such as a bullet enters the body. Common types of blunt force trauma include: 1  Being in a car accident (this is the most common cause of blunt force trauma) 2  Being hit by another person with a fist or with something that is not sharp, like a bat.  Falling and hitting the ground (like falling down the stairs)