Unfortunately, whiplash has been the butt of many jokes regarding car accidents and lawsuits. While people may joke about whiplash, the fact is that it’s more than just a pain in the neck. Anyone who has recently been in a car accident should understand what whiplash is, how they can treat it, how much treatment […]
According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, 1,927 people on motorcycles sustained incapacitating injuries in the Lone Star State in 2018. These severe injuries can leave people permanently changed. They may experience disabilities, lose wages, and have long roads to recovery. That’s why it’s vital for anyone involved in a motorcycle accident to hire […]
In the United States alone, 2.87 million people go to the hospital or die from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every year. While people often do not think of concussions as TBIs, they are one of the most common types of TBI. A bump or jolt in the head can lead to a concussion. It’s important […]
When you drive on the highway or even some of the smaller regional roads in your area, it is very common to see commercial trucks sharing the road with you. According to the American Trucking Association, almost seventy-five percent of the goods that we use every day are transported by trucks, and there were approximately […]
Every day there are stories in the news about accidents involving drunk drivers. These are drivers who had the option to walk, ask for a ride, or call a ridesharing service, but instead decided to get behind the wheel and, as a result, caused an accident and seriously injured people. These drivers who make the […]
A burn is one of the most painful and devastating injuries that a person can experience. Receiving a burn injury can happen in many different scenarios. Some people receive a burn injury while on the job working with dangerous and ill-maintained equipment, while others might experience a chemical burn while handling a defective product. Regardless […]
Every day, people opt to walk instead of driving their cars, especially when the weather is nice. For some, walking is an enjoyable form of exercise. For others, it is a responsible way to reduce their carbon footprint when walking to work, to get groceries, or even to meet up with friends for dinner. Although […]
The United States Centers for Disease Control reports that an estimated 9.2 million children have an initial emergency department visit for an unintentional injury each year. Sadly, 12,175 children between the ages of birth to 19 years of age died annually in the United States from an unintentional injury. What is even more troubling is […]
When a car accident occurs, all involved parties can sustain a variety of injuries. Sometimes a driver will be injured worse than the passenger, and sometimes the passenger will sustain more severe injuries. Being a passenger in a car accident is generally not any safer than being a driver. Injuries received in a car accident […]
Encountering an aggressive driver on the road can evoke all kinds of emotions. You may feel angry, slighted, or even scared for your safety. While it may be tempting to get mad and mirror their actions, there are right and wrong ways to deal with an aggressive driver. By following these tips, you can decrease […]
