The force of trauma in a car accident can cause damage to any of the vital organs in the body. One such organ that can get injured by blunt force trauma from car accidents is the liver. The liver is an organ located on the right side of the abdomen and is protected by the …
The dangers of texting while driving are nearly as identical to the public as driving while drunk. So why aren’t texters in Missouri subject to similar points, fines, license suspensions, and potential jail time as drunk drivers? Texting while driving has become a dangerous epidemic that isn’t just causing minor accidents. Texting while driving is …
Secondary crashes occur when an initial accident causes another car accident. Car accidents can leave you overwhelmed and shocked, especially if they involve multiple vehicles. For this reason, secondary crashes are particularly scary. It occurs when an initial accident causes another car accident. What are secondary crashes? A secondary crash usually occurs as a result …
A study from the NHTSA shows that underinflated and worn out tires can increase the risk of a car crash significantly. For various reasons, hundreds of accidents occur on Missouri roads each day. While many accidents are caused due to the negligence of drivers, others are caused by vehicle defects, malfunctions, and other similar reasons. …
The ulnar nerve runs from the shoulder to the ulna bone or the forearm, and down into the hand. This nerve transmits signals between the brain and the hands and vice versa. The signals are responsible for feeling, sensation, and movement in the hand and forearm. Any injury to the ulnar nerve can disrupt these …
Vertebral compression fractures are often a result of automobile accidents. Our spine is made up of 33 vertebrae, and like any other bone in the body, these can break due to trauma. A vertebral compression fracture occurs when one or more vertebrae collapse in height because of a fracture in the vertebrae. These fractures occur …