Trauma is classified into blunt and penetrating. Blunt trauma includes motor vehicle accidents, falls, and assaults that involve blunt instruments such as a bat. Penetrating trauma includes gunshot wounds and stabbings. Blunt trauma is much more common. The injury caused by the trauma is dependent on the body part involved, the extent of damage and the health of the injured party. The consequences of most blunt trauma can be reduced by following certain guidelines such as wearing seat belts and helmets.