Many injuries caused by car accidents, particularly those involving the brain, are not always immediately apparent. Some, such as an intracranial hematoma, or brain bleed, may not show until weeks after the incident. The Mayo Clinic notes that during the lucid...
Car Accidents
How does increased vehicle speed affect car accident injuries?
Many factors can affect the outcome of a car accident, but speed usually plays a major role in the type and severity of injuries that may occur. EMC Insurance reports that for every 10 miles of accelerated speed, the risk of death as the result of an accident doubles....
Why teen passengers, teen drivers make a deadly combination
Many drivers across Indiana and the rest of the United States are prone to distraction while driving. Yet, new teenage drivers are especially susceptible to getting distracted by other people or things. While cellphones remain a common source of distraction among...
Should you listen to headphones while driving?
When you have a long commute or road trip you must get through, you probably listen to the radio, podcasts or a playlist to pass the time. While there may be nothing inherently unwise about turning on your car's stereo, you should think twice before reaching for a...
Can a car crash cause you to suffer an asthma attack?
If you have asthma, you know just how frightening the chronic condition can be. After all, according to the Cleveland Clinic, asthma causes airways to constrict. At the same time, your lungs produce excessive amounts of mucus, making it exceedingly difficult for you...
Watch for signs of a pediatric TBI after a car accident
If you have children, you probably know how dangerous your car, truck or SUV can be for them. Indeed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, motor vehicle accidents are to blame for about 25% of all unintentional injury deaths for kids under 13. Car...
Rain, fog and other weather-related traffic collision hazards
You could become involved in a motor vehicle crash for a plethora of reasons, from dangerous intersections to distracted drivers. However, it is important to understand the many ways in which weather contributes to traffic accidents and exercise caution if weather...
Statistics show the dangers of speeding
If you become involved in a traffic collision involving high speeds, you could sustain a devastating injury. It is important to understand how speeding not only increases the chances of a collision but can lead to more severe consequences as well. Reviewing statistics...
Statistics on traffic accidents involving cyclists
Whether you occasionally ride your bicycle near traffic or you bike on busy roads every day, you need to carefully assess the risks you face. If a negligent driver hits you, you could become seriously hurt. On a bicycle, you are especially vulnerable when a traffic...
What damages can you recover after a car accident?
Car accidents can result in devastating property damage and bodily injuries. When you suffer an injury or lose a loved one in a car accident caused by someone else, personal injury law allows you to seek compensation for your losses in the form of damages. Economic...