Head injuries are one of the most common and serious injuries suffered in a car accident. The severity of a head injury will largely depend on the extent that the brain has been damaged and the locations that have been damaged. One symptom of serious head injuries is...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Warning signs of a subdural hematoma after a car crash
If you suffer a head injury in a car accident, do not assume that it is minor. Always talk to medical professionals. Get a doctor to consider your condition and tell you what next steps you’ll need to take. The problem is that there are some brain injuries that get...
The 3 most common causes of accidents at intersections
Intersections are located where the paths of different routes cross, creating potential danger zones for drivers and pedestrians alike. Understanding the common causes of accidents at intersections is paramount for promoting road safety. For example, insufficient or...
Common causes of semitruck crashes
Semitruck crashes can result devastating consequences, often involving multiple vehicles and serious injuries. Because of the massive size and considerable weight of semitrucks, they can significantly damage smaller vehicles. Understanding the causes of these...
Seatbelt syndrome: What you need to know
There are a lot of people alive today who still remember when seatbelts didn’t come “standard,” but they’re one of the most effective safety features ever added to modern vehicles. They do, very effectively, save lives. However, seatbelts can also be the source of...
Distracted driving is more than just texting
Most people know the dangers of texting while driving. However, many don’t realize that distracted driving encompasses much more than just reading and sending messages while behind the wheel. Several behaviors take your focus off the road. Awareness of them can help...
Are senior citizens more prone to DUI?
With age comes many transformations—your taste, lifestyle preferences and social circles. However, some crucial changes are more subtle. As you grow older, your body becomes more sensitive to alcohol, your reaction time may slow down, and your hearing and vision may...
3 Major safety tips when your car stalls
However well you maintain your car, issues can still arise at any time. Highways also seem to attract car breakdowns. In addition to being extremely inconvenient, experiencing car troubles in the middle of traffic can be dangerous. Knowing what to do during an...
Auto accident-related catastrophic injuries – how bad is the issue?
A car crash can result in various types of injuries. You could suffer a bruise, cuts, scrapes or even a broken bone. You might even suffer burns if there’s fire involved. But of the different injuries you can suffer in a motor collision, the worst are the ones...
After losing a limb in a car accident, can you get compensation?
Suffering a life-altering injury, such as the loss of a limb, in a car accident is a traumatic event. The aftermath of such an event can be a difficult time filled with medical treatments, pain and the emotional struggle of adjusting to a new way of life. If you find...
