Secondary Car Crashes

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Secondary crashes occur when an initial accident causes another car accident. Car accidents can leave you overwhelmed and shocked, especially if they involve multiple vehicles. For this reason, secondary crashes are particularly scary. It occurs when an initial accident causes another car accident. What are secondary crashes? A secondary crash usually occurs as a result …

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Updated: August 17, 2024

Car Accidents Involving Underinflated Tires

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A study from the NHTSA shows that underinflated and worn out tires can increase the risk of a car crash significantly. For various reasons, hundreds of accidents occur on Missouri roads each day. While many accidents are caused due to the negligence of drivers, others are caused by vehicle defects, malfunctions, and other similar reasons. …

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Updated: July 18, 2019

Ulnar Nerve Impingement Injuries

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The ulnar nerve runs from the shoulder to the ulna bone or the forearm, and down into the hand. This nerve transmits signals between the brain and the hands and vice versa. The signals are responsible for feeling, sensation, and movement in the hand and forearm. Any injury to the ulnar nerve can disrupt these …

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Updated: November 11, 2024

Vertebral Compression Fractures from Car Accident

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Vertebral compression fractures are often a result of automobile accidents. Our spine is made up of 33 vertebrae, and like any other bone in the body, these can break due to trauma. A vertebral compression fracture occurs when one or more vertebrae collapse in height because of a fracture in the vertebrae. These fractures occur …

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Updated: November 9, 2022

Eye Loss (Enucleation) After a Car Accident

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Car accidents are responsible for 15% of the cases of blindness in adults and 8% in children. While anyone can lose an eye in an accident, men above the age of 45 have a higher percentage of blindness due to accidents. Eyes Loss and Enucleation Surgery The front part of an eye includes the iris, …

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Updated: November 11, 2024

Airbag Injuries Resulting from Auto Accidents

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While airbags are an essential safety feature that can save lives, they are also known to be a cause of injuries in a car accident. The first airbags were installed way back in the 50s, and by 1995, almost 70 percent of the vehicles manufactured in the U.S. were equipped with airbags. In the late …

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Updated: August 18, 2024