After a motorcycle accident, you may have injuries you do not notice for days or weeks. Did the collision cause internal bleeding? WebMD examines causes and signs of internal bleeding. Determine if you should ask your doctor to examine you for injuries underneath the...
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When should you start driving again after an accident?
A car accident can have a lasting impact on your life in ways you never imagined. For example, you may have never anticipated the unease you may feel the first time you go to drive again after your crash. Telling when is an appropriate time to begin driving may not be...
What can you learn from a commercial truck’s black box?
If you follow news reports after major airplane crashes, you may know investigators often work diligently to recover the downed craft’s event data recorder. You may not realize, though, many commercial vehicles also have them. Commonly known as black boxes, event data...
How dangerous is an accident-related spleen injury?
Even though cars today are safer than ever, motor vehicle accidents remain a common cause of fatalities. In fact, in 2020, more than 38,000 Americans died in car accidents. This number represents a startling 7% increase in a single year. While some drivers die...
Will a head injury jeopardize your marriage?
Suffering from a blow to the head can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can have lifelong impacts on your health. While you might initially think of matters like your ability to work and the possibility of memory loss, you should also keep your...
North Bend truck accident closes multiple miles of I-90
Motorists traveling on Washington’s roads and highways may justifiably feel intimidated by the large semi-trucks and tractor-trailers they encounter. While these massive vehicles are typically operated by skilled, well-trained professional drivers, one cannot ignore...
Traffic deaths spike in early 2021
The roadways in the United States continue to put drivers at risk of injury and death. The high rate of deaths that began in 2020 continues to stay at an increased level in the early months of 2021. This comes even as drivers log in fewer miles than in past years....
Can you drive again after a traumatic brain injury?
Some people who sustain a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident are not eager to get behind the wheel of a vehicle again. However, driving is important for your integration into your community and sense of independence. If you are willing to attempt...
Tips for driving in different weather conditions
You may be a cautious driver, but when faced with poor conditions, even you are at an increased risk of a collision. According to the Federal Highway Management System, the weather is a factor in 21% of car accidents. To stay safe on the road, you will need to take...
What should you know about truck accident lawsuits?
Car accidents of any sort can have a grievous and negative impact on many aspects of your life. Unfortunately, truck accidents often rate even higher on the scale of potential trauma and loss, due to the size, weight and cargo that trucks possess. Making a claim can...