A person who’s involved in a car crash can suffer from many injuries, one of which is a traumatic brain injury. This can have a profound impact on the rest of their life, especially if they have permanent damage. One particular issue that can occur with a traumatic...
Personal Injury
What makes it so hard to see pedestrians on the roads?
As a pedestrian who has been hurt in an auto accident or someone who knows someone who was harmed in one, you know how serious a collision can be. Pedestrians have little in the way of protection against injuries if they’re hit, yet drivers aren’t always safe around...
A car hit me while cycling: Now what?
You’re biking through the spring weather, feeling the cool air hit your face when suddenly a car hits you. Now your face is full of concrete, scratches are down your arm, and your bike’s bent like a lug wrench. Does this sound familiar? This – and worse – is an all...
Spinal fractures and dislocations: What to know
After a serious fall or impact, it’s possible to suffer from a spinal dislocation. A spinal dislocation commonly accompanies damage to the vertebrae, such as a fracture. The problem with spinal fractures and dislocations is that there is a risk that the injury could...
2 times a crash-related fracture could affect you for years
Car insurance will help pay for your losses after a wreck in New Jersey. The state requires that every driver carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage that applies to them and anyone riding in their vehicle. Bodily injury liability protection carried by the...
Can lights keep you safe while riding your bike?
Every year, cyclists are killed in accidents caused by the drivers around them. Others survive, but only after suffering catastrophic injuries. These crashes happen in numerous ways. Drivers turn through bike lanes. They drift off the side of the road. They text...
What is personal Injury protection?
Personal injury protection is a no-fault insurance. This insurance covers lost wages and medical care for those who are injured in auto accidents. Also known as PIP insurance, it’s normally part of your auto insurance or health care plan. The great thing about PIP...
Talking about your wreck online could be a bad idea
We know it feels innocent and harmless to discuss your car accident online with your friends and family. You may have emotional trauma regarding your crash and need to talk it over with someone. Unfortunately, when you talk about your accident online, you risk...
Is it getting more difficult for people to walk and bike safely?
Riding in a car is actually a dangerous activity, even though many people do it several times a day without a second thought. Traumatic injuries from car crashes remain a leading cause of death for people of all ages in the United States. Not only is the crash risk...
Slip-and-fall accidents are a major health concern for older people
Slips and falls are a chronic problem for older Americans. Few report such incidents to their doctors, though. Elderly individuals seldom experience a single fall either. They instead ensure repeat falls. A review of slip and fall financial impact reports shows how...