A cardiac contusion is a rare but serious injury that may result from being involving in a car accident. Car accidents can cause a variety of injuries. While some are common are easily identifiable, others are uncommon and discreet enough to be missed, leading to further complications for the injured accident victim. What is a …
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, …
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 …
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. …
When a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle, they can sustain multiple injuries including pelvic fractures. Imagine you are out for a leisurely walk to enjoy the beautiful weather, and suddenly a car deviates from the road and strikes you on the sidewalk. While no one would ever want to be in such a …
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 …