These face injuries can be devastating and have a major impact on a car accident victim’s quality of life. It’s not uncommon for car accident victims to suffer some form of facial trauma, whether it’s caused by the airbag deploying and violently hitting the face, bits of glass that cut the skin, or even other … Read more
There are several types of evidence you can use to prove that a driver was drowsy at the time of an accident. It’s difficult to mention the top causes of car accidents without bringing up drowsy driving. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), this vice accounts for about 100,000 car accidents, 1,550 deaths, and … Read more
Several types of injuries, including leg injuries, are common after a severe car accident occurs. Call (314) 361-4242 for a free case evaluation. According to the available estimates, 20 percent of the car accident victims reporting to trauma centers suffer from some kind of lower leg fracture, which is a common leg injury from car … Read more
Car accidents can cause rotator cuff tears in several ways, including blunt force trauma or a sudden jerking motion. Car accidents can cause various shoulder injuries, and a rotator cuff tear is common among them. What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize the … Read more
Although not too common, esophageal injuries may be caused by car accident trauma. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food, saliva, and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. It runs behind the windpipe and heart, then in front of the spine, and passes through the diaphragm before it enters the stomach. It … Read more
A scaphoid fracture can occur when the driver’s or passenger’s wrist hits the steering wheel or dashboard or when the wrist is twisted or bent at an awkward angle. While any part of the body can be injured in a car accident, some body parts are more vulnerable than others. One such body part is … Read more