Getting into a car crash can lead to numerous injuries, and many of them have the potential to have serious impacts on your life. Crush injuries make up some of these potentially impactful issues. But what are crush injuries, and how do they affect the body? Types of...
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What kinds of serious burns can a car crash produce?
A car crash can result in your receiving catastrophic injuries. Perhaps none of these is as painful or debilitating as a serious burn. Stanford Health Care reports that you can actually receive the following three types of burns in a car crash Thermal burns if a fire...
When are car accident injuries considered catastrophic?
Unfortunately, if you become involved in an auto or other type of motor vehicle accident, the result could be a variety of serious injuries. But which of these are truly catastrophic? The first thing you need to know about catastrophic injuries is that, as explained...
How can distractions on the road lead to truck accidents?
Dealing with a truck accident can leave you feeling overwhelmed and constantly in pain. There are a few sources of distractions that can lead to a trucker veering off the road and crashing into another vehicle. Learning about these common issues and how they influence...
A blanket medical authorization may do more harm than good
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury that required hospitalization, you also have probably experienced some sticker shock. After all, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the average cost of a three-day hospital stay is approximately...
Why are teens more dangerous drivers?
For teens in the United States, car crashes serve as one of the biggest and most common deadly threats. In 2017 alone, over 300,000 teenagers suffered from a crash and got rushed to the emergency room. Teenagers also account for 8 percent of all motor vehicle accident...
What should you do if you collide with an electrical pole?
While electricity is a vital part of modern society, electrical wires can be deadly. In fact, according to reporting from ABC News, a man and his pregnant wife recently collided with a utility pole in Texas City. When the man stepped out of his vehicle after the...
What is a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury can occur following a violent jolt or blow to the head or another part of the body. Although a mild TBI will only affect the brain’s cells temporarily, a serious TBI can result in bleeding, torn tissues, bruising and other long-term...
What is cauda equina syndrome?
The disks of the spine consist of flexible tissues to provide cushioning to the vertebrae. According to Spine Universe, one of the most common spine injuries from car accidents is a herniated disk. Trauma from the accident causes the disk to tear open, allowing the...
San Antonio social media figure killed in crash
New drivers take to Texas' roads every day. Those already traveling on them often understand the need for them to gain experience behind the wheel, as only that experience will ultimately make them safe and responsible motorists. The trouble is that the journey to...