If you or someone you love is suffering from a car accident brain injury, you’re not alone. In the US, Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) make up a substantial number of injury-related deaths and disabilities, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These injuries account for approximately 30 percent of all… Read more »
Truck drivers want to be safe on Indiana’s roadways, but that gets complicated when other drivers – or even pedestrians – pose a safety hazard. Accidents involving trucks and jaywalkers are almost always catastrophic or fatal for the jaywalker. While there are not a lot of available statistics on these kinds of accidents, the sheer… Read more »
It is an unfortunate fact that pedestrians can follow all the rules and still end up getting injured in an accident caused by someone on the road. At the same time, motorcyclists don’t usually think about the possibility of being injured because of the actions of a pedestrian – but it is more common than… Read more »
Car accidents can cause victims to suffer from life-altering and debilitating back injuries, including spinal cord injuries. Around 4,200 Americans sustain spinal cord injuries from car accidents every year, causing intense pain and immobility. Sadly, these injuries are more than just inconvenient and painful — you may also require costly back surgery after a car… Read more »
Getting into a car accident when you are pregnant is one of the scariest things you can experience. If you are the pregnant victim of a car accident, it can be difficult to know what to do next. You are likely worried about your baby, your own health, and everything that comes next. As personal… Read more »
It’s relatively common for riders to experience back pain after a motorcycle accident. This is because back injuries, such as injuries to the discs and muscles, can easily occur in a motorcycle accident. In some cases, back pain may result from an obvious injury, and in other cases, it can take time for back pain… Read more »
What you’ll learn from this article: Your fingers, hands, and wrists can easily be fractured in the force of a car accident. During the crash, you might suddenly grab the dashboard or brace yourself against the door without realizing you’re putting your hands at risk. Even if you weren’t the driver, you could be suffering… Read more »
Car accidents can cause victims to sustain numerous types of injuries ranging from mild to fatal. One especially common injury is whiplash. Whiplash usually occurs when a person’s head whips back and forth in a sudden motion, causing strain and damage to the soft tissues of the neck. This sudden trauma is common in car… Read more »
Any kind of accident can be tragic and traumatizing, but some of the worst accidents are those involving pedestrians. According to the CDC, more than 7,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2020 — and even when death does not occur, the injuries are often severe. In the same year, over 100,000 emergency department… Read more »
Collisions involving wildlife happen more often than you might think. According to Indiana’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, more than 14,000 collisions yearly involve deer. These kinds of collisions are particularly common in suburban areas with fields, forests, and other wooded areas. But what happens when you hit a deer? Are these kinds of collisions… Read more »