Cuts, bruises, broken bones and brain injuries are all common in car accidents. Cuts, bruises and broken bones, however, are something that will eventually heal. Brain injuries are different. If you or your loved one suffered a brain injury in a wreck, it’s important...
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Can you get PTSD from a car accident?
According to the federal government, approximately five percent of the American adult population suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at any given time. Some of these adults have been through traumatic experiences, or they have witnessed those traumatic...
Acute orthopedic injuries and mental health consequences
If you’ve been involved in a serious accident, you may have suffered one or more acute orthopedic injuries. An acute injury results from a sudden, violent event like a crash or fall. Acute orthopedic injuries involve the musculoskeletal system. This means that they...
What leads to distracted driving accidents?
People often get distracted very easily, especially while driving. As a result of this phenomenon, distracted driving is one of the primary causes of car accidents. Statistically, thousands of people suffer fatal accidents each year because of distracted drivers. A...
Texting at a stoplight is riskier than drivers realize
Thanks in no small part to public awareness campaigns and plot lines on popular television shows, the average person is now well aware of the risks involved if they pick up their phone to text while driving. Unfortunately, even the most safety-minded individual could...
Spring rainstorms can lead to hydroplaning and crashes
Increased precipitation in the late winter and spring months can bring plants back to life after the colder, dryer winter months. People all too often ignore the dangers of spring weather and focus instead on snowy road conditions. They may treat rising temperatures...
2 ways that fatigue puts you at risk on the roads
Fatigue is a common issue in the United States. In fact, safety experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that roughly 37% of working adults consistently fail to get adequate sleep. Their sleep-deprived state may lead to changes in their mood...
2 reasons a child’s injuries from a crash can be very expensive
The financial consequences of a car crash are part of why the state requires that all drivers insure their vehicles. Anytime people get hurt in car crashes, the affected individual and their family members are at risk of financial hardship. Motor vehicle collisions...
4 common injuries suffered in a car accident
It’s common knowledge that, after a car accident, you should seek medical attention no matter how minor the accident may have been. This is because, by having a medical report, you can prove that you were injured in a car accident and seek the compensation you need to...
What may cause a semitruck to jackknife?
Sharing the roadways with semitrucks means that all drivers should know a few important points about these large rigs. Some people think they’re only at risk of being struck by a semitruck when road conditions are bad, but that’s not the case. Many things can lead to...