Scarring and disfigurement aren't just physical injuries. They take a mental toll as well. Imagine knowing that you'll never look like you did before an accident. Maybe you're suffering from burns that cause you constant pain or have scarring that changes the color of...
Month: August 2017
Whiplash: A lasting neck injury with consequences
When you're involved in an accident, any part of your body can be injured. One of the most common injuries, especially in a rear-end collision, is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when your head is thrown forward quickly and then whips back into its original position, thus...
Compensation for your Tennessee crash relies on fault
You were driving when another vehicle pulled out from a side street and hit you. It was an unusual circumstance, because you had only just pulled out from a side street yourself. Despite that, you were on the road prior to the driver pulling out, and you can prove it...
Visual inspection not enough for fair rides to be safe
When you go to a local fair, you want everything to be as safe as possible. Safety protocols are in place to prevent injuries, but they don't always work. Although this didn't happen in Tennessee, it has the potential to, which is why it's important to know your...
Drowsy driving makes drivers dangerous on the roads
You didn't sleep well last night, but you didn't think a lot about it. You knew you were tired, but you had to go to work. You got behind the wheel, and you made it nearly to work before you had a near-miss accident. You'd driven through a red light without even...
Communication problems and other effects of brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are often very serious. When you are involved in a car accident, this is one of the injuries that you might suffer. It can occur whether you bang your head on something or from the violent way your head is flung during the crash. When you have...
Why do people get into car crashes?
There are many reasons why drivers get into crashes. Some get into crashes because of distractions, while others crash because they're not familiar with their vehicles. Distracted drivers are among the greatest risks on the roads. Around 25 to 50 percent of all motor...