When involved in a car crash, injuries will naturally occur. The worse the crash, the worse the injuries tend to be. In some crashes, victims may suffer from crush injuries of varying degrees. What are these injuries and how do they impact a person? Defining crush...
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Can you suffer from burn injuries in a crash?
Car crashes result in numerous injuries that have serious short and long-term repercussions. Though burn injuries are not among the most common, they are also not unusual. How do burn injuries happen during crashes? What sort of severity can a driver or passenger...
Do crash victims suffer from PTSD?
Car crashes can obviously leave people with physical injuries. More than that, they can cause mental scars and damage that can last a lifetime, too. Stressful events can prompt issues like post traumatic stress disorder, which can create lasting problems in a victim's...
Can pediatric brain injuries cause developmental delays?
Even though motor vehicles are safer than ever, car accidents remain a leading cause of injury for young passengers. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, upwards of 63,000 children suffered injuries in car accidents in 2020 alone. That...
Spinal cord injuries and hope for restoring mobility
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of spinal cord injury (SCI). SCI may result in some form of paralysis, but researchers have discovered an innovative way for patients to regain mobility. About SCI The spinal cord is a column of nerves that carry impulses or...
An overview of whiplash injuries
The force of some car crashes and other types of accidents may cause people’s necks to forcibly bend from front to back or back to front. Whiplash injuries typically affect the cervical discs, nerves, muscles and tendons. More than a pain in the neck, whiplash...
Following a car crash a variety of symptoms can signal TBI
A vehicle crash is one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI can be extremely serious, but symptoms may not be apparent immediately after a blow to the head, making prompt medical attention essential. Response to a car crash During a violent...
Does your child need a new car seat after a wreck?
Even though modern cars, trucks and SUVs have hundreds of safety features, car accidents continue to be a primary cause of death for those under the age of 18. In fact, according to America's Health Rankings, motor vehicle accidents are responsible for roughly 20% of...
Data on older adults injured and killed in traffic crashes
If you are over the age of 65, you could face a number of risks on a daily basis, from health-related concerns to slip-and-fall accidents and medication you take. However, it is important to understand the dangers you face on the road. When it comes to traffic...
Teen driver-involved crashes rise during 100 Deadliest Days
Teenage drivers are more likely to be out on New Jersey’s roads during the summer months, and this means increased threats for everyone who shares the road with them. The span between Memorial Day and Labor Day has become such a hazardous time to be traveling by car...
