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...
Car Accidents
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...
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?...
2 long-term costs after a car accident
Seeking compensation after a car accident often begins with addressing the short-term costs a person faces. For instance, if you were injured and needed transportation to a hospital where you spent the night, you could owe thousands of dollars in medical bills....
The hidden risk of a first-shift work commute
Many professionals prefer to work first-shift jobs. A regular first-shift schedule allows a professional to have their weekends free and their evenings available for family matters. The predictable nature of an established first-shift schedule makes it easier for...
Why knowing you’re not a great driver is a good start
The famous naturalist Charles Darwin wrote, "Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge." What has that got to do with driving? Quite a lot as it turns out. Research shows that many people believe they are far better drivers than they actually...