A recent study suggests drivers with ADHD are around 50 percent more likely to be involved in a serious car accident. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition diagnosed in young children, however, some are diagnosed in teens or into adulthood. With more teens and adults being diagnosed with ADHD, it is becoming increasingly …
A car accident can lead to a wide variety of orthopedic injuries, ranging from minor injuries that require minimal treatment, to severe ones that require surgery and rehabilitation. Orthopedics is a branch of medicine dealing with the prevention and correction of injuries or disorders to the skeletal system and associated joints, muscles, and ligaments. According …
While most leg fractures heal completely without any problems, there are some complications that can follow a tibial fracture. A broken leg is a commonly reported bone fracture because it is exposed and is always at risk for injury. One of the most common causes of leg fractures is car accidents. Among the bones in …
If you have been in a car accident and have sustained a head injury, you may experience a loss of sense of smell due to your head injury. A car accident is a traumatic event and can leave you in a state of shock. If you are suffering from a loss of smell after the …
In some cases, the insurance company of the at-fault driver will accept liability for the accident immediately, and pay for the car rental until they pay for the repairs or you receive compensation for your totaled vehicle. Unfortunately, this does not happen too frequently. After a St. Louis car accident, your vehicle may be in …
If you experience any signs of internal bleeding after a motorcycle accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. Uncontrolled or severe bleeding may require surgery. Motorcycle accidents pose a serious threat of injuries. In an accident, motorcyclists are at a much higher risk of injury compared to other drivers due to their relative lack of …