Traumatic brain injuries are one of the types of catastrophic injuries victims can face following a car accident or other type of traumatic accident. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can take a painful toll on victims and their families which is why both should be...
Year: 2020
Help keep them safe – tips for sharing the road with motorcyclists
Negligence and poor decision making on the road can lead to catastrophic injuries, and the risk increases for those more vulnerable than others. Motorcyclists are among these most vulnerable drivers and they are also often misunderstood on the road. What may appear to...
Signs of a reckless driver
In the summer, the roads see a considerable increase in drivers. Many students who have the summer off from college or high school are in the streets, as well as families enjoying road trips for summer vacations. Regardless of why people are on the road, more people...
What qualifies me for workers’ compensation?
For employees who are injured on the job, workers' compensation can be a salvation from the loss of income that happens as a result of being out of work temporarily. Every state has its own program, and the benefits and requirements can differ among them. For...
Help keep teen drivers safe during summer months
Currently, America is right in the middle of the “100 Deadliest Days.” This harrowing name is given to the weeks between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays when traffic fatalities spike country-wide. Experts attribute these dangerous road conditions to an influx...
Top causes of rear-end accidents
Imagine that you're sitting at a stoplight in Virginia. It's dark out and slightly raining. You glance in the mirror. Suddenly, you notice that the headlights splashed over the interior of your car are getting brighter at a frightening rate. It's hard to see, but the...
Don’t downplay the impact of a broken bone after a car wreck
Trying to put a brave face on a difficult situation is an admirable trait in many circumstances. In the wake of a car crash, for example, instead of opining on your bad luck for suffering an injury, you could accept what happened with good grace and feel grateful that...
Misconceptions that people have about personal injuries
A car accident is something that happens quickly, often without any warning at all, and yet it is critical that you know how to respond to it immediately. This prompt response can save lives and reduce injuries. For instance, knowing that it's wise to call the...
Could technology be the answer to your catastrophic injuries?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, then you know the damage it can cause. Sure, property damage is always a reality of these collisions, but that pales in comparison the harm caused to you and other unsuspecting motorists. In far too many of these accidents,...
Sleep apnea a dangerous condition for truckers to have
Many truckers in Virginia and across the U.S. suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. With OSA, the throat muscles and mouth palate relax and collapse during sleep, blocking the airway for 5 to 10 seconds at a time and thus interrupting one's sleep. These interruptions...