Motor vehicle collisions can cause a variety of different, potentially debilitating medical issues. Sometimes, people sustain injuries that require immediate medical attention. Their symptoms are so obvious that it is impossible to overlook their injuries. Other...
Auto Accident Injuries
Beware of drunk drivers this holiday season
The holiday season gives us many reasons to celebrate with family and friends. From Thanksgiving dinner to New Year’s Day, the festivities abound! Alcohol tends to flow freely, leading some people to overindulge. The stress of being with family, preparing meals and...
Drivers who are in a rush are more likely to cause accidents
When you’re driving, do you ever feel like everyone around you is in a rush? Maybe the driver behind you is tailgating, swerving from side to side as they aggressively look for a place to pass. Maybe you consistently see drivers speeding up to try to make it through...
Internal bleeding due to vehicle crashes is often catastrophic
The force of impact during a motor vehicle crash can lead to serious injuries. Some of these, such as broken bones, are readily evident. Others are often hidden. Internal bleeding often isn’t immediately noticeable, but it can be catastrophic. Internal bleeding can...
3 common forms of care for people with spinal cord injuries
People often fear spinal cord injuries because of the symptoms such injuries generate. Many people have a hard time contemplating life with limited mobility and reduced independence. Not only are spinal cord injuries functionally limiting, but they are very expensive...
3 ways to cover the costs of a drunk driving crash
Drunk driving is one of the top causes of major collisions in California. Impaired motorists may exceed the speed limit, fail to monitor their surroundings and behave in erratic manners. They can cause crashes that put people in the hospital or lead to someone dying....
The mechanics of driver distraction
Distracted driving is a major cause of crashes that kill or injure people. While the authorities have taken measures to deal with this, such as banning people from hand holding their phones while driving, distraction continues to be a major problem. This is because...
Why you should be cautious of people eating behind the wheel
Eating is considered a distraction for drivers. Therefore, if you notice a driver around you eating or drinking, you need to be more cautious, as they can easily make a mistake that can result in an accident. Here is how they can cause a crash: Attention off the road...
How serious are delayed injuries after a car accident?
Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, often leaving victims with immediate and visible injuries. However, not all injuries manifest right away. Some may take hours, days or even weeks to show symptoms. These delayed injuries can be just as serious, if not more...
Traumatic amputations: Potential car wreck injury
Victims of car crashes may suffer from a variety of injuries. These can include minor ones like scratches and scrapes, but they can also include catastrophic injuries like traumatic amputations. A traumatic amputation involves a body part being severed from the body....