Some people realize they have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion right at the scene of a car crash. They lose consciousness or have immediate symptoms because of the severity of their injury. Other times, it could be several days before someone seeks medical...
Slipping and falling can happen anywhere. Whether you’re walking down stairs or you’re on a pathway after a short rain shower, there is a risk that you could slip and end up falling down and hurting yourself. Since it’s the summer and temperatures are heating up, now...
When it comes to the economy, everyone wants to see growth. After all, a growing economy means more jobs, higher wages, and greater opportunities. It also means more commercial trucks on the highway and increases the likelihood of you being in an accident with an...
Being involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler can leave you with devastating injuries that will impact you and your family for the rest of your life. Common examples of catastrophic injuries that occur include traumatic brain injuries, loss of limbs and spinal cord...
The death of a loved one, especially when it is attributable to someone else’s illegal, reckless or negligent actions, can be quite difficult to deal with. If you believe your loved one’s death resulted from negligence, you deserve justice. However, the state of Texas...
Most people do not connect severe knee pain to their recent commercial vehicle accident. However, this part of the body is vulnerable during a crash and can become seriously injured. Often, a knee injury is immediately apparent. Other times, the onset of knee injury...
There are several kinds of injuries that can lead to paralysis in a car crash. From lower back injuries to damage to the cervical spinal cord, it’s possible to suffer varied levels of paralysis regardless of which part of the spine is hurt. There are a few common...
Some people lose consciousness in a car crash, but only for a few seconds. They black out, but then they quickly wake up and can call for medical help. Occasionally, people hurt in motor vehicle collisions will fall into a coma. Comas involve a loss of consciousness...
Some vehicle crashes come as a total surprise. Others appear to play out in slow motion. Seeing an 18-wheeler bearing down on you is something you will remember for the rest of your life. If the driver could not stop those 18 wheels turning in time, you are probably...
If you drive long enough, you will pass plenty of crashes on the roads. If you have been lucky enough to avoid being in one yourself, it is crucial to remember that they are always a possibility. Defensive driving reduces the chances you are in a crash. As 18-wheelers...
