The number of people injured in car accidents increases every year. The outcome of such injuries depends a lot on the type of personal injuries and type of car accident. If you are in a car, then you will probably be less severely injured than a pedestrian hit by the same car. In the USA...
Read MoreSpine injuries after car accidents occur frequently. The most common car accident injuries result from a direct blow to the spine and acceleration-deceleration. Some of these are less severe, don’t cause major issues, and leave no lasting consequences. On the other hand, there are spinal injuries that can cause severe lifelong issues and even death....
Read MoreThe spine is one of the most commonly injured body parts in a car accident. The range of severity of injury varies widely from minor strains to major life-threatening injuries and even death. The severity mostly depends on the type of car accident, the severity of impact, the patient’s position in the car, and whether...
Read MorePeripheral nerve injury is very common in car accidents. The severity of injuries can vary from only a mild stretch to complete disruption of the nerve. If you have been involved in an auto accident that has caused nerve pain, numbness, or nerve damage, a personal injury attorney can help you understand the accident law...
Read MoreRadiculopathy is a medical term that describes symptoms caused by pressure on the nerve root. (1) It is not that uncommon, and it can be caused by a car accident. If you have been involved in an auto accident that has caused radiculopathy, a personal injury attorney can help you understand the accident law that...
Read MoreIf you ever have a car accident, it is most likely that you will be examined by different medical professionals. There are many medical specialties, and each of them treats different health issues. Each will have a specific role in the diagnosis and treatment process after your accident. This will depend on the type of...
Read MoreWhiplash is one of the most common injuries resulting from a car accident. It can be defined as a neck sprain and strain caused by sudden deceleration and acceleration, which is typical of car accidents. Thousands of people suffer from whiplash in the USA every year. Many of them recover well after some time. But...
Read MoreIf you have suffered an injury in a car accident, it is imperative that you seek medical attention. The process of diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming and time-consuming. You will most likely get in touch with a number of different medical specialists depending on the type and severity of injuries you have suffered. Settlements...
Read MoreCar accidents are very common. There is a car accident almost every minute in the USA, often with multiple injured persons involved in each incident. Some sustain only minor injuries that leave no consequences while others suffer major life-changing or life-threatening injuries. In the case of major car accidents, the police and paramedics will be...
Read MoreLosing a loved one is tragic under any circumstances, but the devastation is even more extreme when someone close to you dies in an accident. Unfortunately, statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that unintentional fatalities are common. Every year, around 201,000 people are killed in accidents, putting these incidents...
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