4 Common Spinal Injuries from Auto Accidents

According to the Mayo Clinic, car accidents are responsible for over 35 percent of all spinal cord injuries. The spine is particularly vulnerable in the event of a crash, however, these injuries are often difficult to notice until hours or even days after a crash. Spinal cord injuries are, of course, extremely serious in nature, … Read more

Updated: April 4, 2024

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome after Car Wreck

When the blood vessels and nerves are squeezed near the thoracic outlet, it causes a condition known as thoracic outlet syndrome. It is not uncommon for car accident victims to develop neck, arm, shoulder, and hand pain. In most cases, the cause of this pain is the herniation of the spinal discs, or stretching or … Read more

Updated: November 12, 2024

Brachial Plexus Injuries from Automobile Accidents

If you have been in a car accident recently, and you find that your fingers are numb or tingling, it may be because you have suffered a brachial plexus injury. Any trauma to the nerves in the neck can cause a brachial plexus injury. These injuries are quite common and can result from car accidents. … Read more

Updated: August 1, 2019

Traffic Fatalities on the Rise

Recent data from the National Safety Council (NSC) has revealed some grim facts about traffic fatalities. The data shows an increase in traffic deaths by 6 percent in 2016. This, when combined with the 14 percent increase in 2015, means that the number of traffic fatalities in the past two years has shown the  most … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2018

Smartphones Responsible for Accidents and Insurance Rate Hikes

Smartphone use while driving has led to an increase in the number of car accidents as well as an increase in auto insurance rates. Smartphones are one of the biggest gifts of technology. While there are many benefits of smartphone technology, there also seem to be a number of negatives – the first and most … Read more

Updated: April 6, 2020