The months from April to June add extra danger to a typical teenager’s life. Older teens have prom and graduation festivities to attend, placing them on the roads after dark and after some may have consumed alcohol and illegal drugs. How can parents keep their kids...
Car Accidents
Coping with severe burn injuries
Survivors of severe burn injuries often suffer significant psychological distress as a result of their wounds. While some major injuries from a car wreck will heal and the scars will fade over time, those who suffer third-degree burns over large percentages of their...
Phone addiction causes car accidents
Cellphone use is responsible for serious car accidents year in and year out. Reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of drivers admit to using their phones in the car every day. This leads to thousands of accidents resulting in injuries and even fatalities. This...
The true cost of a brain injury after an accident
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...
Dealing with psychological trauma after a car accident
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...
All parents should understand the dangers of a seatback collapse
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,...
How common are motor vehicle fires?
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...
Accidents involving disabled vehicles more common than you think
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...
What can you expect following an accident that leaves you paralyzed?
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...
Do helmets protect from head injury?
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...