The winter weather can make the roads much more hazardous. Ice and snow make it easier for drivers to lose control. They also make it harder to swerve or stop in an emergency. Many winter accidents are rear-end crashes where one driver slides into another, unable to...
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3 reasons people may overlook brain injuries after car wrecks
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most severe injuries associated with motor vehicle collisions. Some people die because of TBIs, while others may spend the rest of their lives dependent on medical equipment because of their injuries. Even moderate TBIs...
Young kids or cellphones: Which is more distracting?
Distracted driving is one of the top reasons for car accidents in the United States. Part of the reason for this is that it comes in numerous forms. Drivers have to constantly be vigilant if they’re going to avoid distraction. One of the easiest ways to do this is to...
What is a safe following distance when driving?
Rear-end crashes can lead to all sorts of injuries for those in the front vehicle. The impact could throw their head forward with considerable force and damage the spine or spinal cord. If their brain hits the inside of their skull or their head hits the windshield...
How a frontal lobe TBI can drastically change a person
If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a crash, you’ve likely already been told that TBIs can have a wide range of effects on a person. The symptoms someone suffers depends largely on what part of the brain was injured. Some people, in...
Does speeding actually cause accidents?
It is well known that speeding can make an accident worse. Accidents at higher speeds tend to result in more severe injuries. The odds of fatalities are also higher. A high-speed crash simply means that there is more energy and a greater amount of force enacted on the...
The cost of a car crash fracture could exceed insurance coverage
There are many different types of severe injuries possible after a Tennessee car crash. Some people develop soft tissue injuries, like whiplash, while others may end up losing a body part. There are a host of injuries that are not minor but are also not necessarily...
A Tennessee doctor’s words can be used as evidence of malpractice
The evidence on whether an apology from a doctor for a mistake or misdiagnosis minimizes the chances of a patient or family taking legal action is mixed. That decision is often based on several factors, like how serious the resulting harm was and how egregious the...
Why crashes will increase next month
Despite calls for years now to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent and even proposed legislation in Congress to do so, the semi-annual time changes continue throughout most of the country, including Tennessee. The next time change is coming up on Nov. 5 when DST...
Why is whiplash such an elusive auto accident injury?
Whiplash is a term often thrown around in the context of car accidents, but its true nature remains elusive to many. It's not just a physical injury; it's a puzzle with many pieces. This injury occurs when the head is suddenly forced forward and then backward, causing...