Neck injuries are fairly common in car accidents. Due to the angles of the impacts and the way the head and neck are moved when a vehicle is suddenly stopped, there is a high risk for neck injuries. There are several common kinds of neck injuries that you could suffer...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Did your car ignite during a collision?
You’re a safe driver and are very aware of the potential hazards out there on the roadways. You take care to watch the speed limits, avoid distractions and signal properly before you make a turn. Unfortunately, all of this still doesn’t make you immune from being...
Visual health is vital for safe driving
Drivers tend to be so good at recognizing hazards that they deal with them almost automatically. This comes with practice, experience and a healthy visual system. Unfortunately, millions of Americans suffer from visual health conditions which can impair their ability...
The problem with an adrenaline rush after a car crash
From an evolutionary standpoint, the adrenaline rush that you feel if you’ve been in a tense situation is intended to help you. Ten thousand years ago, a human being who was injured in the wild may have been able to get back to the village because of the adrenaline...
Will an apology affect your rights after a Texas car crash?
Car crashes can cause severe injury and financial hardship for the people involved. Even when you realize immediately that you are not the one at fault for a collision, you may still naturally worry about the effects of the wreck on the other person. Especially if you...
Why do you turn the music down to find an address?
Have you ever found yourself driving along a street, trying to find a house number? It’s difficult to find, so you reach over and turn the music down as you try to look at the numbers. Most people have done this at some point, or they may have turned the music down...
Types of compensation available after a car accident
Being involved in a car accident can cause serious issues and injuries. If the accident is caused by another person’s negligence or wrongful act, you may be able to pursue a lawsuit and recover compensation. However, do you know what types of compensation you may be...
Why PCL tears in a crash are called “dashboard injuries”
Knee injuries aren’t the most serious type of injury you can suffer in a crash. However, they can be extremely painful and disabling. One type of crash-related knee injury that can require surgery and potentially have long-term repercussions is a posterior cruciate...
Common injuries to children in car accidents
Most parents prioritize keeping their children safe. You likely use the recommended child safety seat and proper seatbelt mechanisms when in the car. Unfortunately, these protective measures aren’t always enough and if your child is involved in a car accident, they...
3 reasons broken bones from car wrecks become disabling injuries
The incredible force of a car crash can mangle the heavy vehicles involved and damage their metal frames, so it is little wonder that crashes often cause breaks in human bones. Broken bones or fractures in the arms, legs, hands, feet and torso are all common medical...