A driver runs a stop sign and hits you while you’re crossing the street. Thankfully, they do come to a stop and get out to see if you’re OK. When they do, they take off a pair of headphones and set them back in the car. Instantly, you start wondering if they were...
Auto Accident Injuries
What protects pedestrians who get hit by California drivers?
Whether you decide to walk to the local coffee shop to meet up with friends or go out for your daily jog, you expect to reach your destination safely. There are traffic laws that specifically exist to reduce the likelihood of a collision occurring between you and a...
Understanding post-traumatic amnesia
If you’ve been involved in a car crash, it may seem normal that you don’t remember exactly what happened in the moments before or immediately afterward. After all, you’re still in shock from the whole thing. However, if you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you...
The cost of updating to accommodate a spinal cord injury
When a car crash results in a spinal cord injury, you can expect your total costs to be significant. Even incomplete spinal cord injuries will cause tens of thousands of dollars of medical care needs right after a crash and will generate ongoing medical support costs...
4 hidden injuries you can have after a wreck
Car accidents happen all the time. It’s highly likely that victims of an auto accident will be injured. While many injuries can be obvious, such as bruises, cuts, exposed bones and bleeding, other injuries may not be immediately noticeable. Hidden injuries can be...
Symptoms of hidden injuries after an auto accident
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...
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...