A car crash can change your life in seconds, but no one ever expects to be involved in one. Due to the devastating injuries and deaths that can happen from car crashes, Alaska drivers should do their best to follow traffic laws and drive responsibly. Unfortunately, there is no way to make yourself completely safe against the threat of a motor vehicle crash. The most common causes of … [Read more...]
Cervical Strain From Auto Accidents
Following a car accident, many hear the term whiplash to describe cervical strain occurring in a neck. Often, this kind of injury is down played as non-serious, but it can be serious indeed. When not properly diagnosed or treated, a neck injury can cause serious concerns. If you are discharged from the emergency room following a car accident with a diagnosis of whiplash, look for signs … [Read more...]
Rehospitalization Rates Higher Following Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are common from car crashes and falls. A TBI can be hard to detect and may cause long term symptoms or concerns. For this reason, it is important to look for signs of a brain injury after suffering a blow to the head. Those experiencing a traumatic brain injury often experience re-hospitalization more frequently. Statistics A 2010 study on … [Read more...]
Brain Injuries From Car Crashes
Brain Injuries From Car Crashes March is Brain Injury Awareness (BIAA) month, providing awareness for and about brain injuries. Brain injuries can occur from different kinds of events but are common in car crashes. There are two types of brain injuries: non-traumatic and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Brain injuries are caused by different impacts to the head and differ in severity. … [Read more...]
Car Insurance Covers Permissive Drivers
If you are in a car crash and the person driving the other vehicle is not insured, you may not be out of luck. Not only can you sue that person directly or file a claim with your own insurance, but the vehicle, if owned by another person, may still have insurance coverage. Car insurance covers the vehicle on the policy and is not specific to the driver. For example, if you lend your … [Read more...]
Internal Bleeding Causes And Signs
If you are in a car accident, you may not see outward signs of injury. However, do not make the mistake of thinking you do not have injuries at all. Trauma has the potential to cause internal bleeding, including trauma from car crashes. It is often the result of an obvious injury but can also be the result of a less serious or delayed injury. While some cases require surgery, victims may … [Read more...]
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