2 . Level of Injuries Georgia participates in a national program , entitled Vision Zero , that aims to have zero fatalities and serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes . Unfortunately , Georgia continues to experience increased numbers for serious injuries and fatalities , and the trend seems to be continuing in 2021 . Proper interpretation of the injury definitions below is critical ; therefore , special attention must be paid to this area of the crash report . The investigating and reviewing officers must ensure the correct level of injury has been documented .
No Apparent Injury ( O ): Used if there are no injuries and no one is complaining of an injury .
Fatal Injury ( K ): Any physical injury that results in death of the involved individual within 30 days of the crash . The coroner or medical examiner is the primary determining party whether a medical situation caused the death of the involved individual . Investigating and reviewing officers are asked to take additional time to stop the inadvertent reporting of incorrect fatalities .
Suspected Serious Injury ( A ): A suspected serious injury is any injury other than fatal which results in one or more of the following : Severe laceration resulting in exposure of underlying tissues / muscle / organs or resulting in significant loss of blood ; Broken or distorted extremity ( arm or leg ); Crush injuries ; Suspected skull , chest or abdominal injury other than bruises or minor lacerations ; Significant burns ( second and third degree burns over 10 % or more of the body ); Unconsciousness when taken from the crash scene ; and Paralysis .
Suspected Minor or Visible Injury ( B ): This type of injury is apparent at the scene of the crash but is not considered fatal or serious . Examples include lump on the head , abrasions , bruises , minor lacerations ( cuts on the skin surface with minimal bleeding and no exposure of deeper tissue / muscle ).
Possible Injury or Complaint ( C ): This injury is defined as any possible injury that is not serious or minor . Claims of injury , visible limping , or pain complaints all fall under this category . This may be reported or expressed by behavior , but there are no obvious wounds or injuries readily evident .
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