Car accidents are traumatic events that can lead to various injuries, one of the most serious being those involving the spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries can have life-altering consequences, affecting a person's mobility and overall quality of life. Consider the...
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What should you do if a drunk driver hits you?
Even though law enforcement agencies take drunk driving seriously, too many motorists continue to drive under the influence of alcohol. When they do, innocent individuals often pay the price. In fact, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 926 people suffer...
Could I have a TBI after my car crash?
Car accidents are a common occurrence on our roads and highways. Unfortunately, these incidents often result in severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Even a minor fender-bender can cause a TBI. It is crucial to seek medical attention after a car...
What is microsleep?
Exhaustion can lead to a whole host of unpleasant side effects and impact various areas of your life. One side effect of extreme fatigue you may experience and not necessarily realize is something called microsleep. What is this phenomenon, and how can it lead to a...
Watch for the symptoms of a ruptured spleen after a car accident
There are millions of car accidents in the U.S. every single year. While many of these leave drivers with no injuries, too many others cause catastrophic bodily damage. Unfortunately, the symptoms of some catastrophic injuries might not appear until days or even weeks...
Why you may not feel the pain of an accident injury right away
When you think about car accidents, you probably think that you would recognize signs of an injury right away. The truth is that you may not even realize that something hurts until a day or two after the accident. It is important to seek medical attention at the...
How can road rage lead to serious crashes?
When you are on the road, you may notice a vehicle closely following you and feel a surge of anxiety. Road rage, which often causes tailgating, is more than just bad driving. It tends to overwhelm a person and lead to them breaking rules. Reckless driving can happen...
Traffic accident injuries and deaths due to poor visibility
As a driver, it is essential to have a clear understanding of traffic accident hazards whenever you get behind the wheel. Sometimes, drivers cannot anticipate certain risks, such as encountering a drunk, distracted or drowsy driver. In other instances, such as periods...
What should you do if your car catches on fire?
Even if you have never had or witnessed one, vehicle fires are too common in the U.S. In fact, according to reporting from Car and Driver, there are nearly 120,000 of them in any given year. Accordingly, as a responsible motorist, you should have a plan to deal with...
Can a car accident cause a stroke?
Of the many ailments that inflict humans, stroke is one of the more serious. Indeed, according to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, more than 17% of those who have a stroke die from the condition. A stroke happens when an interruption of...