Semi-trucks are large and difficult to operate. Commercial drivers need special licenses to ensure they can handle these massive and potentially deadly vehicles safely. The companies that provide commercial transportation services also need to ensure that they provide...
Year: 2025
Neck injuries can lead to life-threatening effects
The impact that occurs during a car crash can lead to significant damage to the body. One area of the body that’s particularly vulnerable is the neck, which can suffer damage if the head flings around. Rear-end collisions, even at low speeds, can lead to serious neck...
Phantom limb pain after an amputation
Phantom limb pain is a condition where someone feels pain in a limb that is no longer there. After an arm or leg is amputated, the brain and nerves can still send signals that make it feel like the limb is present. These signals can be mild or very intense, and they...
Is your TBI going to heal fully?
If you suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle accident, it can come with significant symptoms. You may be fatigued, you may have memory loss, you could experience brain fog and much more. People often report emotional changes, mood swings, and...
How can you recover from an auto accident?
Were you recently in an auto accident? You may be suffering from injuries and facing medical debt. Your injuries may be making it hard for you to go to work, causing you to lose income. The accident may have caused irreparable damage to your vehicle. You may not know...
Staying safe on Midwestern roads after Spring Forward
Every March, millions of Americans set their clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time (DST), losing an hour of sleep in the process. While the change may seem minor, the shift in time can have a significant impact on road safety. Studies show that fatigue and...
Why vehicle size matters in car accidents
If you get involved in a car accident, the size difference between the two vehicles can play a major role. From a physics perspective, during a collision, a larger and heavier object tends to transfer more energy into a smaller and lighter object. Other factors can...
Can a broken arm have long-term health implications?
One common injury seen in road traffic collisions is broken arms. These injuries occur suddenly and can be very painful. Not only is a broken arm painful, but it can have lasting impacts, particularly when there are several fractures, nerve damage and soft tissue...
5 dangers of driving with worn tires
Worn tires put drivers, passengers and others on the road at risk. As tire tread wears down, it reduces traction, increases stopping distances and makes vehicles more vulnerable to hazards. Even before tires become completely bald, they can compromise safety in wet,...
Why the symptoms of some injuries are delayed after a car accident
Some people involved in a car accident fail to notice they are injured until hours or days later. And in most cases, the injuries in question are usually worse by the time the victim gets medical attention. But what can cause an injury to exist but be unnoticeable?...