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Even a seemingly small motor vehicle accident can result in serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. The repercussions of a TBI extend far beyond the immediate aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, affecting an individual's physical, cognitive, and...
Getting hurt in a car accident can change your life. Even after your physical injuries have healed, you may experience mental and emotional effects from the accident. The psychological effects of a motor vehicle accident can last for years. Although your physical...
By now, all parents undoubtedly recognize just how dangerous riding in cars, trucks and SUVs can be for their children. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents killed more than 600 kids in 2020 alone. That year,...
If you are in a car accident, you may expect to break bones or suffer soft tissue injuries or nerve damage. Because modern vehicles have a variety of safety features, you may not expect to sustain third-degree burns. If your vehicle bursts into flames, though, your...
Being stranded on the side of the road with a broken-down vehicle is a stressful event. When motorists fail to take proper precautions, interactions with disabled vehicles may change from inconveniences to tragedies. It is important to know what your duties are to...
To suffer severe injuries at the hands of someone else's negligence is difficult to cope with, particularly when those injuries involve the spinal cord and may include paralysis. According to Healthline, most patients who have paralysis do not regain mobility or...
Motorcyclists generally understand the elevated risk of injury that they face compared to other vehicles. This includes elevated risks for head, neck and spine injuries, along with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Helmets cut down on the amount of damage dealt to the...
Car accidents can get pretty complicated in a small amount of time. There are many difficulties that victims struggle with after the accident, like pursuing the compensation you need to recover from their injuries, holding liable parties accountable for their actions,...
In an attempt to minimize deadly car accidents, injuries and deaths, the Indiana legislature made it illegal to use a hand-held cellphone while driving. Many people use hands-free devices to stay in compliance with the law and minimize distractions. However, studies...
At a time when it seems more new vehicle technology centers around improving safety, one group appears to be kept anything but safe: pedestrians. Data shows that the number of people on foot killed in vehicle accidents continue to increase in Indiana and across the...