Even a seemingly minor traffic accident may prove fatal. Such a scenario may lead to hidden injuries with delayed symptoms. The injured person may not know the severity until hours, days, weeks and even months later. Consider the case of television personality Steve...
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Car Accidents
Is it normal to feel fatigued after a car accident?
People react to car crashes differently. Some don’t believe they’ve been in an accident, while others may feel like nothing has changed. However, even if you feel okay after a car accident, you will still need medical attention. Sometimes, the symptoms of an injury...
How does fatigue affect drivers?
Have you ever felt tired to the point where you struggled to keep your eyes open? Have you ever gotten in your vehicle regardless and driven home? Hopefully not, but many drivers have, and they continue to do so. Others might feel fine when they start off, but when...
Is an accident reconstruction necessary for your crash claim?
You know that the other driver didn't stop like they should have at the intersection wear your crash occurred or that they didn't use their turn signal. The scene of the crash makes it clear, in your opinion, how the other driver was the blame. However, when the...
Texas fault laws that could affect your car accident claim
You may be entitled to compensation after a car accident caused by a negligent driver. Your injuries may lead to medical bills, missed wages, pain and suffering, among other damages. However, your contribution to the accident may affect the settlement you can claim...
How much will a brain injury cost you?
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...
What are the common causes of paralysis after a car crash?
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...
3 internal injuries that you need to look out for after an accident
If you are involved in a car accident, it is important that you check into the hospital as soon as possible so you can be examined and treated for any injuries sustained. This is crucial for your health’s sake as well as for documenting your injuries for purposes of...
Watch out for an excessive number of delivery drivers this holiday season
Every year, the number of online shoppers in the United States continues to go up. In 2021, the prediction is that roughly 230.5 million people will shop online. A lot of this shopping happens around the Christmas season. People find it convenient and simple to buy...
What can you expect when living with paralysis?
If you were involved in a serious collision, you may have symptoms of paralysis due to a spinal cord injury. Paralysis itself is when you are unable to make voluntary movements, and it’s directly linked to disruptions in the nerve signals from the brain to the muscles...