Car wrecks cause a lot of injuries. While some of these are minor, others are particularly serious, including traumatic amputations. A traumatic amputation occurs when a part of the body is severed from the rest of the body in an accident. These amputations can be...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Are some pedestrians more at risk of getting hit than others?
There were nearly 6,000 pedestrians that lost their lives in crashes in 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Another 137,000 people visited the emergency room with non-fatal crash-related injuries that same year. Some pedestrians...
There’s a lot to fear when sharing the road with teen drivers
If you were to ask most adult drivers when they experienced their first automobile accident, many would tell you it was back when they were teenagers. If you asked those same motorists what types of drivers they feared most on the road, teens would likely rank pretty...
Why bicyclists get hurt in crashes
The joy and freedom of riding any bike can be a liberating experience. Unfortunately, bicyclists do not use the roadways alone. Vehicles of various sizes with all types of drivers share the road with them. Accidents can happen at any time. This is one reason it's...
Emotional distress and whether it’s covered as pain and suffering
Judges, juries and insurance companies generally don't award compensation for emotional distress, except in cases with severe injuries. How much a plaintiff may receive as a settlement may vary significantly from one case to the next. Emotional distress can be part of...
What is a compartment syndrome?
Although it's rare, there are some instances in which car accident victims may get diagnosed with a painful condition known as compartment syndrome post-crash. A person with such a diagnosis often experiences a buildup of swelling and pressure in their leg and arm...
When and where car crashes are most apt to occur
Driving is a very dangerous activity. This is one of the reasons why motorists are required to carry automobile insurance to protect them if they get hurt or they injure someone else. Vehicles have been manufactured with enhanced safety features in recent years. Even...
How does drunk driving affect your coordination?
If you've been alive long enough, then you've likely heard your fair share of public service announcements about the dangers associated with drunk driving. Consuming alcohol or drugs and then getting behind the wheel is very dangerous. These substances can adversely...
Researchers discover why women get hurt in car crashes
Women are both more likely to be injured and die in car crashes than men. Federal transportation statistics show that female drivers and their passengers who wear their seatbelts are 17% more likely to die in a car crash than men of their same age bracket. Women as a...
Police up their patrol around Plant Vogtle to reduce crash rates
Law enforcement has begun paying additional attention to the Burke County roads that surround Plant Vogtle in recent months. One of the primary reasons why they've started doing this is because there has been an uptick in traffic violations and crashes in the area...