Car accidents of all shapes and sizes are unfortunate. Some accidents are minor nuisances but others can be tragic; however, the potential for personal injury is present in nearly all cases. You can be injured in any type of accident, even a fender bender, and sometimes you might not even know it. Aside from visible…
Car accidents run the gamut from minor scrapes and temporary cosmetic inconveniences to significant body damage to total wreck. That applies to the car and occupants of it. Consider that a typical car weighs in at more than 4,000 pounds and when all that mass collides with another vehicle or solid stationary object, bad things…
Car accidents, even the minor variety, can cause a great deal of damage not only to your car, but health and finances as well. If you sustain injuries from an accident, it is important not to wait to address them quickly in regard to efficient recovery and any related insurance or legal matters. Naturally, you…
Car accidents are a leading cause of soft-tissue injuries–injuries sustained to tendons and ligaments in the body. Experiencing delayed injuries and pain after an accident is common, as some injuries don’t show up right away. That’s why it’s so important to have a medical professional evaluate you right after a wreck. Why don’t I feel…
Car accidents are stressful and traumatic experiences. Even an “everyday” fender bender tends to leave drivers shaken up and of course more serious crashes result in severe injury or fatalities across the U.S. every single day. While some accidents might seem minor at first glance and you physically feel perfectly fine, injury symptoms can appear…
All car accidents are traumatic, even ones that don’t appear to be too severe or life-threatening. But the fallout that often comes from a traffic collision can stretch out for weeks, months, or years. Beyond the physical injuries that can eventually arise, the prospect of insurance claims, car repair fees, settlement, or even legal proceedings…
Your rotator cuff is not a single muscle, but a group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint, keeping the humerus and scapula (upper arm and shoulder) connected, while allowing for a wide range of motion. Not only can a rotator cuff injury after a car accident result in pain and a reduced…
Airbags and seatbelts are designed to save your life in the event of an auto collision, but that doesn’t mean they can’t cause some damage in the process. Seatbelts stop you from being thrown though the windshield and airbags cushion your body against the impact of a collision. While hitting an airbag is no picnic,…
After you’ve been involved in an auto accident, you need a repair shop you can trust. Your vehicle is an important part of your life that you use on a daily basis. You need to get it back on the road as soon as possible. To help you get back into your old routine, we’ve…
It’s good practice to visit a chiropractor in the first few days following any kind of car accident. This applies whether you’re experiencing pain or not. You need to see a chiropractor, so that they can evaluate your condition and determine whether any adjustments are necessary after the accident. Patients with minor injuries from their…