According to a recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation, Millennials in the age group of 19-24 engaged in the riskiest of driving behaviors. With the increased use of smartphones and other technologies over the past decade or so, distracted driving and its associated risks have become a cause of concern. A number of studies …
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 …