Muscles, tendons, and ligaments are almost always injured in a car accident. Sprains or strains are considered soft tissue injuries and can cause pain lingering for weeks and even months. A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. It is an injury to the tendon or muscles, whereas a sprain is the stretching of …
Whenever you feel shoulder pain after a car crash, it may be a sign of an underlying injury. Any pain or symptoms should not be ignored and immediate medical treatment should be sought. Many people suffer from shoulder pain after a car accident. The severe trauma to the shoulder joint caused by the impact of …
A lisfranc injury can leave the person unable to walk for a long time until the bone heals properly. Recovery may be long and expensive. Foot injuries are common in car accidents. The impact of the crash can cause one of the bones to suffer a fracture, and this can cause debilitating pain. Not only …
While the trend seems to be heading in the right direction, we still need to do a lot, considering thousands of people are still killed in DUI crashes each year. Drunk driving is known to be a primary cause of traffic fatalities and injuries. However, recent statistics provide a reason for cheer. New federal statistics …
Internal injuries suffered in a car accident can quickly turn into a life-threatening condition if they are not treated promptly. The spleen’s main function is to purify and filter the blood. It also clears out damaged or worn-out red blood cells (RBCs) and microbes from the bloodstream. The spleen is a vital immune system component …
All states, including Missouri, permit certain types of disabled and handicapped drivers to get a driver’s license as long as the person’s disability doesn’t render them unable to drive safely. But, it’s important to understand how liability is determined when a disabled driver gets into an accident and how it affects the claim. St. Louis …