What is Crush Syndrome?
Crush syndrome affects the body’s internal organs. Initially, the person may seem unharmed. Car accidents can cause a wide variety of severe injuries, some of which are life-threatening. From traumatic brain injuries to …
Month: May 2016
The Cost of Driving Drunk
There are more than 250,000 people who are injured by someone driving under the influence a year. About 10,000 victims are killed in accidents involving a drunk driver. People who are victims …
Child Car Seat Safety – Missouri Car Seat Law
Car accidents are the number one cause of death among children – using an appropriate child safety seat can save your child’s life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and …
Can a Car Accident Cause Cervical Radiculopathy?
The most common cause of nerve injury after a car accident is a bulging or herniation of discs that lie between the spinal vertebrae. If the nerve is impacted at …
20% of Teen Car Accident Fatalities Linked to Poor Sleep
Car accidents are a leading cause of death among teenagers and about 20 percent of those deaths can be linked to someone not getting a good night’s rest. More than …
Wheelchair Users Account for 40% of Pedestrian Accident Fatalities
A new study shows that wheelchair-bound pedestrians who get involved in a car accident are more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. Pedestrian accidents are always serious; most of them …