Head injuries are common in car accidents, and some only require rest. Someone who has a mild concussion, for example, may see their symptoms fade with time. They need to give their brain time to recover, and many people who have concussions see complete healing. In...
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Car Accidents
Distracted driving is a fatal issue on the roadways
People who are driving a vehicle have to be aware of what’s going on around them and ready to react to a variety of circumstances in a split second. While most drivers can do that safely and reliably, distractions can prevent them from being able to do this...
Road trip behaviors that significantly increase car accident risk
Road trips are exciting opportunities to explore new places, enjoy scenic drives and spend quality time with family or friends. Yet, the thrill of the open road sometimes makes drivers underestimate the risks that come with long hours behind the wheel. Road accidents...
What if a driver who causes a crash is underinsured?
Some motorists flagrantly violate the law. Not only do they drive in an unsafe manner, but they knowingly allow their insurance coverage to lapse. Then, if they cause collisions, the other people involved in the incident have few options available to them. Others may...
Catastrophic vs. non-catastrophic injuries in an accident
Motor vehicle accidents can lead to a variety of injuries, ranging from minor to life-altering. One way to categorize these injuries is by understanding the difference between catastrophic and non-catastrophic injuries. This distinction can impact the approach taken...
Key mistakes to avoid after a car accident
When the unexpected happens, and you’re involved in a New Jersey car accident, carefully handling the aftermath is essential. After an accident, you will likely have many things running through your head, which can make it easy to make mistakes because of stress or...
Wearing a seat belt may cause these 4 serious injuries
When you get into your car, you hear the dinging sound reminding you to wear your seat belt. Car manufacturers install this safety feature to help protect you from serious injuries or death during an accident, especially when you’d otherwise be ejected out of the...
The importance of seeking treatment after a crash
Cars are a useful yet risky mode of transportation. In the U.S., about five million police-reported vehicle accidents occurred in 2020. Additionally, forty-three percent of car accidents resulted in some form of injuries. It’s obvious that when someone is severely...
Brain injuries can change a victim’s personality
They say that the brain works in mysterious ways, and there's still much for scientists to learn, but there have been many breakthroughs. For example, studies revealed that victims of traumatic brain injuries felt like they were a different person after suffering the...
Human error is the most common cause of collisions
People drive or ride in cars so often that it is easy to forget how dangerous a car can be. At any moment, a driver could encounter debris on the road, bad weather, mechanical failure and other challenges that make it unsafe. The challenges themselves then must be...

