Statistics show that elderly drivers in parking lots can pose serious threats to pedestrians and other drivers. Today there are more elderly drivers on our roads. They drive to go to the grocery store, doctor, and many other places for their daily activities. Parking lots can pose a serious challenge for older drivers because there …
Bone fractures may result in various complications ranging from acute to chronic. A bone fracture is one of the most common types of injuries that occur in a St. Louis car accident. While in most cases, people recover easily from their fractures, others face significant risks for complications. There are various complications ranging from acute …
Approximately 72% of the accidents involving pedestrian injuries occur at night. Anyone who lives in a big city would agree that walking along the streets comes with its own risks, especially when walking adjacent to a busy roadway. If a driver is in an accident or loses control of the vehicle, it is possible that …
A PCL tear is known as the “dashboard injury”, because it often occurs when a car accident causes the person’s bent knee to strike the dashboard forcefully. The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is one of the four ligaments that stabilize and support the knee and prevents excessive movement. It is located inside the joint, and …
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 …