We've all been there - driving down the road when suddenly, a car speeds past you, weaving in and out of traffic. It's a heart-stopping moment that can leave you shaken and wondering how to avoid an accident with a speeding driver. While you can't control other...
Car Accidents
2 common spine cord injuries from a car wreck
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries to the spine in the United States. If you sustain injuries to your spine following a car accident that is not your fault, you may need to pursue the liable party for damages through a personal injury lawsuit. ...
What should you do if you’re driving in the fog?
You can’t predict when you’re going to be driving in the fog because it is so localized. Weather conditions may seem great when you get in the car, but you can drive into a bank of fog within just a few miles. This is very unnerving when it happens, as it massively...
Coping with mental aspects of burns from car wrecks
If you get into a catastrophic collision caused by another car or by an 18-wheeler, you could suffer thermal burns that are both life-threatening and life-altering. Should you survive, the path of rehabilitation is extensive. A serious thermal injury rehab includes...
Why do you turn down the music to see clearly?
Have you ever been intently looking for something while you’re driving, such as a street sign, and you can’t quite find it? Maybe it’s dark or rainy and it’s hard to see. To help, you reach forward and turn down the radio. Turning the music off helps you see the sign...
What you need to know about wrongful death laws in Washington
When a close family member dies because of the actions or negligence of another person or an entity like a business, you may be able to file a wrongful death suit against the party you believe is responsible. While this certainly can’t bring your loved one back, it...
What treatment is necessary after a spinal cord injury?
If you suffer a spinal cord injury in a car crash, you can expect to have six figures worth of medical expenses, even if the injury is incomplete. Damage to your spinal cord or an injury that severs the spinal cord will affect both physical sensation and motor...
Why you probably need a new child safety seat after a crash
If you were the victim of a reckless, impaired or distracted driver, your priority needs to be on healing physically and emotionally. When you turn your attention to the condition of your vehicle, it’s crucial to look at any child safety or booster seat that was in it...
Why doesn’t the brain heal?
Your brain does heal, but it's not the same as the rest of your body. In many cases, a traumatic brain injury is only going to heal to a certain percentage. This can bring back some of the skills you may have lost or the cognitive functions, but you may not...
New technology warns commercial drivers of poor driving behavior
Most people hate backseat drivers. It is why so many couples find car journeys together excruciating. One hates the way the other drives and the one driving hates the nagging. Yet most drivers act in ways that are dangerous from time to time. While it is not always...