Car accidents are frightening, and the physical injuries they cause are often clear. But what about their impact on the mind? One scary outcome of a crash can be post-traumatic amnesia (PTA). This is a temporary state of confusion where a person cannot remember events...
Sharing a road with a semitruck can be scary. These large vehicles are much heavier than most other vehicles. This means that serious injuries can happen if they run into another vehicle. There are many things that may lead to semitruck wrecks. Understanding these...
A car accident can happen at any time for many reasons. A car could have stopped in the road suddenly leading to a collision. Or, the weather may have caused a driver to hydroplane and crash into another. What led up to an accident is important, but knowing what to...
Car accidents occur every day but weather conditions and volumes of traffic at this time of year mean even more hazards. The severity of car accidents varies as do the potential injuries. Neck pain is commonly associated with road traffic collisions. The reasons...
Auto accidents happen for many reasons, such as drunkenness, aggression and speeding. A large cause of auto accidents is distracted driving. Distracted driving happens cognitively, manually and visually. Anyone can become distracted while driving. Here are a few...
Any injury to the spine can be devastating, especially if it leads to a disability. If you sustain an injury to your spine as a result of someone else’s fault, you may be wondering how much you should claim in damages. Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer...
You were driving when suddenly another vehicle collided with you. You’re now confused and dazed and don’t quite know what you should do. This happens to a lot of people, but many people don’t take immediate action to help them seek compensation for their injuries and...
Most people experience wounds during car accidents. These injuries may be no greater than a few cuts and bruises. But, in a serious accident, a driver may suffer from traumatic head wounds. While every accident is unique, many injuries are similar. Here’s what you...
Of all the types of injury that can be caused by a serious car crash, damage to the heart isn’t typically one that most people consider. However, people can suffer a myocardial contusion (or cardiac contusion), which is a blunt injury to the heart. This type of injury...
If you are involved in a car crash, you may feel waiting for the police has already cost you enough time. The thought of losing yet more time by going for a medical check-up may seem anathema to you. Yet, spending the time now could save you a lot of time, money and...
