Category Archives: Car Accident Whiplash
The Role of Police Reports in Car Accidents
If you have been in a car accident, you want all the evidence you can get. Even if you have been involved in a seemingly minor accident, you may want to contact police. The police officer will arrive at the accident scene and create a police report. This report is a key document in… Read More »
Hidden Injuries to Watch for After a Car Crash
A car accident is often a serious event that can result in injuries of varying degrees. Some of these injuries may not be immediately apparent due to the adrenaline rush that you may feel afterward. Adrenaline plays a crucial role in how your body responds to a car accident. It is released during high-stress… Read More »
PTSD After a Car Accident
A serious car accident can cause a variety of physical injuries. Victims can suffer broken bones, head trauma, internal bleeding, paralysis, and more. What people tend to overlook is psychological injuries. A major car crash can be a traumatic experience. It can cause a person to suffer mental effects, including post-traumatic stress disorder. People… Read More »
Soft Tissue Injuries in a Car Accident
A car accident can cause a host of injuries, but many people seem to overlook soft tissue injuries. Your soft tissue includes the skin, fat, tendons, muscles, connective tissue, ligaments, and blood vessels. Soft tissue injuries are not always immediately noticeable. You may feel fine right after the crash, but develop soreness and pain… Read More »
How to Improve Fuel Efficiency
If you drive a gas guzzler, you’re probably looking for ways to improve your gas mileage. If you’re not getting good mileage, then driving a car becomes costlier, since you’re paying more at the pump and having to get gas more frequently. Learning how to improve fuel efficiency can help you drive better, which… Read More »
What is Defensive Driving?
You may have heard the term “defensive driving” but what exactly does it mean and why do we have to get so defensive when we’re behind the wheel? Defensive driving is all about being aware. It means being aware of your surroundings and anticipating the actions of others. You cannot trust other drivers to… Read More »
Driver Assistance Technologies
Technology has come a long way in the past few decades. It has even revolutionized the auto industry, pretty much turning vehicles into computers. This has allowed for many options to help motorists drive safely. Since most car accidents are caused by human error, driver assistance technologies are huge game-changers. They make driving safer… Read More »
Why is Drinking and Driving So Dangerous?
Drunk driving is against the law. It’s also dangerous, causing many fatal accidents. In Texas alone, someone is hurt or killed every 20 minutes because of a drunk driver. This rate is among the highest in the United States. Motorists know that drunk driving is illegal, but they don’t always seem to understand that… Read More »
Burns From Car Accidents
Car accidents are often minor but some can be serious events resulting in a wide range of injuries. While broken bones and whiplash are common, car accident victims can also suffer burns. The impact of a crash can cause a fire, and contact can cause a third-degree burn. Without a fire, the impact of… Read More »
Long-Term Effects of Concussions
Car accidents can cause serious injuries. In an instant, the impact of a crash could cause you to be thrown around a vehicle. You could hit your knees on the dashboard or suffer whiplash. Some people hit their heads on dashboards, steering wheels, and windows, causing serious injuries such as concussions. A concussion is… Read More »
