The events that can cause a concussion might get overlooked by those that took part in the same event. That could certainly happen following a car accident. Not every passenger would have seen the extent of the impact to a teen’s or child’s head, after coming in contact with a hard surface. Yet such an impact can cause a concussion. (more…)
Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents
Importance of Seeking Medical Attention Following An Accident
If you have been involved in an accident, you may feel fine and feel that you do not need to go to the doctor when everyone around you is telling you to. If the accident you were involved in was caused by someone else, you may not feel any hurt at first but if you do not seek medical attention, you could be setting yourself up for a negative result of that automobile accident that you didn’t cause. (more…)
Which Causes More Deaths – Distracted Driving or Impaired Driving?
Those that keep records about car accidents have noted an alarming increase in the frequency with which such collisions can be linked to distracted driving deaths. There has been no such increase in the number of collisions linked to impaired driving deaths. For that reason, law enforcement officers have begun to crackdown on drivers that use one hand to operate a distraction, such as a cell phone. (more…)
Why Does Distracted Driving Lead To Costly Consequences?
Present-day cars invite performance of actions with costly consequences. Like all modern motor vehicles, those automobiles come equipped with smart phones, navigation systems and entertainment systems. What driver would not feel motivated to use those built-in options, while sitting behind the steering wheel? (more…)
Typical Concerns of An Accident Victim
At the time of a disruptive, an accidental occurrence, someone might get harmed. That harmed person then becomes a victim. The victim’s concerns can be expected to change over time. The first wave of concerns makes its appearance at the time of the accident. (more…)