Most people know that it’s possible to suffer brain injuries in a car crash, but did you know that a stroke is also a possibility? There are a few different kinds of strokes, but a stroke caused by a blood clot, or ischemic stroke, is possible. An ischemic stroke can...
Losing a body part in a car crash is unquestionably one of the most horrific injuries possible. Whether the accident resulted in an amputation or the injuries caused by a crash forced doctors to amputate the limb or extremity because they could not save it, it can be...
If there's anything that can reduce how frightening big trucks are on the road, it's the fact that commercial drivers have a lot more training than people with standard driver's licenses. That extra training gives them experience and knowledge that allows them to...
In a perfect world, every road you travel would be wide open and designed for safety. But as you know, this isn’t always the case. There are unique circumstances that come into play, such as construction zones. Here are some tips you can follow to maintain your safety...
Car accidents are not uncommon in St. Louis, and after a minor collision a victim may feel shaken up and sore. Modern vehicles are built with many safety features that make late model automobiles better equipped to handle the impacts of crashes and to prevent their...
Our society is built for able-bodied people. Although the Americans with Disabilities Act has drastically increased the accessibility of businesses and public infrastructure for those with special needs or medical disabilities, such as those in wheelchairs, that...
Given how many people die in motor vehicle crashes every year, some people feel lucky just to have survived a collision, even if they have ongoing pain and a serious injury. Other people may compare the injury they have with the worst injuries they have heard of...
Of the many bills annually brought before the Missouri legislature, those aiming to eliminate the mandatory motorcycle helmet law frequently meet contention. Proposals to loosen requirements have circulated for years. Yet, concern about the health risks for bareheaded...
Most people who commute for 20 minutes or more every day will have experienced the unnerving situation of arriving at a destination and not remembering the drive there. The more frequently someone takes a certain route and the more habitual the drive itself is, the...
If you own a motorcycle, you wait all year long for the warm and sunny summer weather to arrive. When that happens, there’s nothing better than strapping on your gear, readying your bike and hitting the open road. When you leave home, you do so with the idea that...
