In the United States alone, about six million car crashes occur yearly. These incidents lead to roughly three million Americans sustaining injuries. While car crash injuries can affect any part of the body, the neck is among the most common sites affected. One reason is that, unlike the body held in place by a seatbelt,…
Those of us who have been in a car accident know that it is no small matter. In regards to protecting yourself, you have to think on your feet—and even sometimes that is not enough. However, if you are involved in a car accident with a child in the car, your instincts will likely direct…
Traffic accidents are always unfortunate, from nuisance fender benders to those involving extensive damage and injury. In all cases, it is a blessing to walk away from the incident and at first glance you might not feel hurt and perhaps free from injury all around; however, many injuries are sneaky and are not seen or…
Car crashes are damaging in so many ways. Your car insurance premium will increase and you’ll likely have a hefty repair bill, not to mention the physical harm done to one or both parties involved in the crash. When it comes to bodily injury sustained in car crashes, you may need a variety of different…
Whiplash is a very common injury for people involved in traffic accidents. Unfortunately it is also an injury that goes unnoticed or untreated and that can lead to longer term and chronic medical issues. The violent and sudden forward and back movement of the head damages the neck’s intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, and cervical muscles….
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…