Knowing the damage to your car after an auto accident should only be a fraction of your worry when it’s highly likely you’re suffering from injuries. That feeling that you’re fine after an accident is likely just adrenaline from the crash. You may not realize this...
Auto Accident Injuries
Does age play a role in the probability of vehicle crashes?
Many people automatically assume that drivers in certain age groups are more unsafe than others. While it is true that there are some age groups that have a higher probability of being in a crash, there are many different factors that play a role in how likely someone...
Why is it dangerous to put your feet on the dash of a car?
Does your spouse, sibling or friend have a habit of putting their feet on your car's dashboard? In the back of your mind, you know it’s dangerous for passengers to put their feet on the dash, but for the life of you, you can’t remember why. There may not be any laws...
Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of traumatic amputation
Every motor vehicle collision has unique factors that influence what kind of property damage and injuries occur. The speed and trajectory of the vehicles, the surface of the road and even the models of the vehicles involved can influence how severe a collision...
Can your brain heal from an injury?
Some level of recovery is possible after a brain injury. For instance, if you’re struck by a car while you’re out for a jog and you suffer a concussion, the symptoms will probably just last for a few days or slightly over a week. But what if the injury is more...
What happens after you suffer a spinal cord injury?
For many people with spinal cord injuries, their condition is the result of an unexpected traumatic incident. A car crash, falling equipment near a construction site or a slip at the top of a staircase results in damage to the spinal cord. Learning that you have a...
Why you shouldn’t rush to settle your car accident claim
Agreeing to a quick settlement deal in the face of rising medical bills and lost wages after a car accident can be tempting. However, rushing to accept the first deal on the table is not advisable. You may get temporary financial relief but have nowhere to turn to...
Common causes of burn injuries in auto accidents
When you or someone you love is involved in an auto accident, there are a few different kinds of burn injuries that could occur. Some common causes of burn injuries in auto accidents include electrical burns, scalding burns, thermal burns and chemical burns. How you...
Can the color of your car keep you safe?
When you’re shopping for a new car, you’re probably looking for something that will keep you safe. You may consider the crash test ratings, for example, or you may look over all the new automotive technology designed around preventing accidents. All these things can...
Why you should never talk to an insurance adjuster after a wreck
One of the biggest mistakes you can make after a car accident is talking to the other party’s insurance adjuster. Why? Because insurance adjusters aren’t there to process claims and pay accident victims the money they need to recover. Instead, their job is to decide...