Motor Vehicle Accidents

Suffering a spinal cord injury after an accident can alter your ability to move various muscles or body parts. The spinal cord and your brain make up the nervous system and control most of your body's functions. After an injury, your brain cannot receive certain...

Driving a car has risks that increase with the presence of distractions, road hazards and other dangers. Protecting yourself while behind the wheel is something that requires a conscious effort to improve. If you encounter a negligent motorist, avoiding an accident...

If you asked the average American to describe a “distracted driver,” it is likely they would imagine somebody texting while driving, or even a drunk driver. However, there are varieties of distracted driving that are far more common, but just as deadly. Many think...

The frontal lobe is a crucial area of the brain that controls numerous important parts of both the body and mind. Thus, when it suffers damage, the victim often has to deal with serious consequences. What exactly does the frontal lobe control? How do injuries to it...

A spinal cord injury (SCI) often happens as the result of a vehicle crash and can produce life-changing consequences. What are the prospects for a victim of SCI and who is more at risk for this kind of injury? A little background Your spinal cord extends from the base...

During the boating season, frequent news reports cover serious jet ski crashes that cause both injury and death. The speed of the boat and its unprotected design can cause broken bones, head injuries and spinal injuries. A look at a few accidents on the water makes...

If you are like many Americans, you take your ability to hear clearly for granted. Still, if you lose your ability to hear, your condition may be impossible to forget. Even worse, you may struggle to form intimate relationships, perform your job duties and enjoy your...

Although you may enjoy the feeling of riding your motorcycle on a crowded road, there are plenty of ways that other drivers can harm you. Whether you are around trucks or cars, noticing the ways that accidents happen can help you if you are struggling after a crash....

Thousands of motorists fill the streets even after the sun sets in California. Whether coming home from a long day at work or going out to have fun with friends, you may feel comfortable driving at night. Despite your familiarity with nighttime driving, however, there...

The moment a car barrels toward you and you know you will not be able to stop on time can feel terrifying. Emotional trauma might follow as you try to get out of your vehicle, avoid other traffic and speak with authorities. Knowing some strategies for staying calm...