Decapitation is arguably the most serious injury anyone can suffer in a motor vehicle accident. This type of injury happens when a person's head physically detaches from his or her body. Indeed, it should come as no surprise that decapitation is not survivable....
Dealing with aggressive or unsafe drivers can make you feel stressed, especially when you are at risk for head trauma or spinal cord injuries after an accident. When the amount of light outside gets low, there are specific issues that drivers face. Impaired sight into...
After getting involved in a car crash, a person might experience an injury to the head which could result in brain trauma. Brain trauma manifests in numerous different ways and impacts people differently. But one commonality may involve traumatic brain injuries...
Negligent driving causing injury always triggers upset, no matter the time of year. That said, wrecks are more common around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Many reasons explain this phenomenon. Awareness of the whys reminds one to drive defensively throughout the holiday...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has tracked commercial truck driver drug violations since January 2020. A report based on clearinghouse findings shows an uptick in the number of truck drivers across Indiana and the...
Most spinal cord injuries result from a sudden, violent blow that dislocates or fractures the vertebrae. The spinal cord is extremely sensitive to injury, and, if damaged, cannot repair itself. But recent advancements in research give hope for recovery. About the...
As the weather changes, driving habits may change also. Additionally, many will have to readjust to driving in colder weather again. While this may not be a big deal for some, others may need more preparation. If you need defensive driving tips for the fall and winter...
As technology advances, vehicles begin to include more innovations. But these fancy tools could also be distracting and lead to car accidents. The American Psychological Association notes that technology in vehicles could lead to drivers not fully concentrating when...
When people think of crush injuries, they likely think of workers who spend time in industrial fields like construction or mass production. However, crush injuries can happen to anyone. The cause may come from a mechanical source, or it may even come from nature. Many...
Injuries to any area of the brain can create major trouble for anyone. Injuries to different parts of the brain can create specific troubles and effects that a person may face. This holds true for injuries to the frontal lobe, too. How exactly do frontal lobe injuries...