Copyright © 2011 Nicholas Jervis Whilst whiplash is commonly associated with road accidents, particularly rear end shunts in cars, you can actually experience whiplash symptoms from a variety of impacts. You might be physically pushed by someone, jolting your neck forwards and backwards quickly, resulting in a whiplash injury. You can be stationary in a...
Some of the most troublesome medical problems that are caused by auto accidents are caused by stress and anxiety. One of the more common medical conditions that can arise is called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Any kind of anxiety disorder can have serious consequences on the victim and their loved ones, but PTSD can...
Driving has become almost a necessity of living in the modern world, and few people live their lives without a car. With the overwhelming number of vehicles on the road, however, comes a road full of dangerous conditions, and nearly everyone will at some point be involved in an automobile accident. Hopefully,...
Copyright © 2011 Nicholas Jervis A simple question. What actually is whiplash? With so many people suffering from it every single year (hundreds of thousands) you would think that everyone knows what whiplash is. The trouble is that you only usually find out what whiplash is when you suffer an injury. Before that time hopefully...
With the amount of negligent drivers on the road these days, it can be rather dangerous at times to be a pedestrian. Even the most alert pedestrian is somewhat at risk of being in an accident – whether it is due to a distracted driver or falling debris. As a pedestrian accident lawyer, I...
People who have been injured in an automobile accident have been hurt in many ways. They suffer significant pain. They can’t work, and lose wages. They have medical bills. They can’t do what they like to do in life, perhaps forever. You should hire a lawyer who helps people with automobile...
Everyone should know at this point that they shouldn’t drink and drive. People also shouldn’t take drugs and drive, including prescription medicine that impairs a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Yet, sadly, in spite of that, in the Washington D.C. and Maryland area, three out of every ten drivers who die...
Copyright © 2011 Barry D While any type of accident can be tragic, there are some more likely to lead to serious or even fatal injuries. A truck accident in can result in devastating consequences because of the sheer difference in weight and size between a car and a truck. Since car drivers and passengers are...
New safety features on your vehicle may make parallel parking easier, but they can never replace the safety of simply paying attention to the road.
One of the more common causes of a spinal cord injury is a motor vehicle accident. Learn what actually constitutes a spinal cord injury and more.
