Sometimes, car accidents do not occur because you fail to follow road laws or get distracted and lose control of your vehicle. In some situations, the issue is a problem with your vehicle. Your tires can cause multiple issues that could lead to an accident. Any...
A serious car crash can result in a variety of serious injuries to both drivers and passengers, but few are as devastating as those that affect the spine. The Mayo Clinic notes that spinal injuries can affect sensation, motor skills and strength both above and below...
Aggressive driving and gun violence on the nation’s roads continue to contribute to crashes, and research shows that drivers in Texas are especially at risk. Texas currently leads the United States in terms of the number of road rage incidents it sees annually that...
Even if you always restrain your children in size-appropriate car seats, you never can eliminate their chances of suffering a traumatic brain injury during a motor vehicle accident. Therefore, if a young passenger hits his or her head during a crash, you should go to...
It is easy to take your ability to see clearly for granted. If you lose your vision, though, your life is unlikely ever to be the same again. Indeed, a visual impairment may take an extremely negative toll on your job, family life and recreational pursuits. According...
Walking can help you save money and get exercise, but it is important to understand the risks you face near traffic. If struck by a vehicle, you could suffer debilitating injuries that impact your life in numerous ways. Sadly, cars hit pedestrians far too frequently....
Getting into a car accident is never fun, and even minor crashes result in a variety of issues. Injuries are common, and the sooner you get medical attention, the better the outcome. However, one of the problems is that there are some symptoms that take time to show...
No matter what kind of accidents you may have in your life, you probably want an easy recovery ahead. Having to take some ibuprofen and put your feet up after a fall is not the worst way to spend a weekend after a workplace fall. In the event of a catastrophic injury...
Gathering your thoughts right after a car accident is not easy. It is enough of a burden to digest what just happened, let alone figure out what to do next. Despite the weight of your emotions, critical thinking is more important than ever after an accident....
Suffering damage to your brain can alter how you think, feel, and store new memories. Slowed thinking is one of the most common symptoms of TBI. According to Fairview, you may have difficulty with memory, organization and finding the right words. Cognition symptoms...
