Spinal cord injuries from motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) can change lives in an instant. Recent medical advancements bring hope to those affected by such severe injuries. This blog explores the latest breakthroughs in treating spinal cord injuries and how these...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving: A growing threat
As technology advances, the distractions inside a vehicle have significantly increased. Distracted driving encompasses any activity that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving. What should you know about this roadway danger? How big of a problem is...
Common psychological impacts after a motorcycle accident
Experiencing a catastrophic motorcycle accident can profoundly affect your mental well-being. In the aftermath, you may encounter various psychological challenges that can alter daily life. Recognizing these impacts is important for understanding your recovery...
How can your mobility and life change after a serious crash?
After a serious vehicle crash, one may feel completely shaken up and nervous about what the future holds. Physical injuries sustained in a crash can range from severe fractures to spinal cord injuries. The aftermath of a vehicle crash often presents various challenges...
How do wrong-way highway car accidents happen?
Few things are as terrifying as driving down the highway late at night and noticing a pair of headlights coming straight at you at 55 mph or above. The next few seconds could put the lives and safety of yourself and anyone else in your car in extreme danger....
What not to say to your insurance company after an accident
Car accidents are scary and chaotic, especially if you, or someone you love, received injuries. However, as soon as you are able, you need to contact your insurance company and file a claim. You may want to discuss the car accident in full with your agent, but there...
Can you get a severe burn from a car crash?
Many people associate flaming car crashes with Hollywood blockbusters, but a fraction of those people have seen flaming wrecks in real life. However, it is still something that happens - and perhaps it happens more frequently than you might think. Causes of fires...
5 common delayed injury symptoms
After the car crash, you noticed you had a slight headache. Nothing major. You figured that after exchanging information with the driver who struck your vehicle that you would simply go home, take a couple aspirin or Tylenol, and things would be better in a few hours....
Understanding symptoms of a brain injury
There is a lot to consider after an accident. You may have apparent injuries that need immediate care in addition to needing to care for others who were in the accident. In some cases, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be easy to overlook, especially if there are no...
Can distracted driving lead to catastrophic injuries?
Whether on highways, city streets or county roads, California drivers face hazards during nearly every mile travelled. From distracted drivers to impaired drivers, serious motor vehicle collisions can lead to devastating injuries that could dramatically impact the...