A car crash can turn your life upside down. You may suffer extensive injuries that can affect your quality of life for years after the accident, and it's necessary to understand your legal rights, accordingly. If your crash was caused by another’s negligence, you may...
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How can someone prove that an at-fault driver was distracted?
When discussing distracted driving, most people focus exclusively on distractions related to mobile devices. While it is true that there are many other sources of distraction that can contribute to crashes, many of them are very difficult to prove. Those affected by a...
4 classification levels for burn injuries
Burn injuries can be classified based on their severity. This classification is used to determine what type of treatment is necessary. It can also tell victims about their potential injuries and the path to recovery. There are four general classifications that are...
What happens during a vehicle recall?
A vehicle recall is a process initiated by either an automobile manufacturer or a government agency to address a safety issue or defect that could potentially endanger the public. This procedure is essential to automotive safety oversight, helping to ensure that...
How a traumatic brain injury can upend someone’s life
Even when motorists practice defensive driving and follow all the rules of the road, there is still a likelihood that they may be involved in a car accident before reaching their destination. Hopefully, any crash that does occur will result in nothing more than some...
How can a broken bone from a crash become a catastrophic injury?
Modern medicine has made it possible for people with certain potentially debilitating injuries to heal. A broken bone used to mean permanent physical consequences, but advances in trauma care mean that most people heal fully after a fracture. They may only need a few...
2 factors that slow down driver reaction times
For the experienced road user, driving may feel relatively easy. However, the truth is that driving is a complex activity that involves constant split-second decisions. Drivers need to react to hazards, and they need to do so quickly. For instance, if the car in...
3 types of trauma accident victims may face after a wreck
Beyond visible injuries, victims of car crashes often face a myriad of traumas, both physical and psychological. Trauma is essentially victims’ psychological response to the disturbing and distressing nature of a car wreck. Car wreck victims usually feel a loss of...
Spinal cord injuries and muscle wasting connection newly explored
A recent study led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has brought to light the extensive impact of spinal cord injuries (SCI) on muscle wasting. This condition, which extends beyond expected muscle loss due to paralysis, presents a rapid and severe...
Was your child’s Christmas present defective?
Unsurprisingly, toy sales go through the roof in December as Christmas approaches. If you’re a parent, then you were most likely one of these consumers just recently. When you buy a toy for a child, the last thing you expect is for it to injure them. Unfortunately,...