The Danger of Rush Hour Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are more likely to occur when roads are crowded during rush hour. Drivers who are running late to work in the morning or who are eager to get home in the evening [...]
Your Car Accident Recovery With Pre-Existing Conditions
If you file a personal injury claim after a car accident, you will likely be asked about your medical history. Insurance companies will use this information to assess your car accident injuries and to identify [...]
What You Should Know About Nerve Damage After a Car Crash
Nerves communicate with the brain to send impulses to the various parts of the body. Without nerves, you cannot feel pain, temperatures, or textures; without nerves, you can’t control your body. When a person experiences [...]
Car Accident Facial and Dental Injuries
Facial injuries are some of the most common injuries victims experience after a car crash. Some studies show that more than half of those who are injured in a car accident have some kind of [...]
Car Accident Leg Injuries
When many people think of common car accident injuries, head and spinal cord injuries often come to mind. However, leg injuries account for more than 40 percent of all accident victim injuries. Leg injuries are [...]
Keeping a Car Accident Journal
A car accident journal is a first-hand account of your accident and how it has affected your life. Memories fade over time, and you might forget important details of the accident that could help you [...]
Serious Accidents on the Rise During COVID-19 Orders
Although traffic decreased across the country as people sheltered in place during the first few months of the COVID pandemic, dangerous car crashes increased as the temptation of the open road enticed people to forget [...]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Car Crashes
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain syndrome that happens because of a nervous system dysfunction after an injury. It often presents with painful symptoms such as burning and extreme sensitivity in one [...]
Speeding Frequently Leads to Vehicle Accidents and Crashes
One of the leading causes of car accidents in the U.S. is speeding drivers. In 2018 in Virginia, the Department of Motor Vehicles recorded that more than 25,000 accidents happened because of speeding. Of those, 339 were [...]
Calculating Lost Income When You’re Self-Employed
Missing work or losing your job because of injuries you suffered in a car crash caused by a negligent driver creates financial hardship when you are an employee. But if you’re self-employed, the losses can [...]
