The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released highway crash fatality data for the first three quarters of 2019. This data showed a decrease of 2.2% compared to the first three quarters of 2018. Car accident deaths are the second most common unintentional death in the United States, outranked only by poisoning (which includes […]
What to Know About Car Accident Shoulder Injuries
Automobile accidents can cause a lot of pain, even if the impact is relatively minor. Approximately 4.5 million Americans were seriously injured in car accidents last year, many of whom suffered from shoulder injuries. If you experience shoulder pain after an accident, seek medical attention. The injury can become worse if left untreated. Symptoms to […]
What Are Common Chest Injuries After a Car Accident?
More than three million Americans are injured each year in car accidents. From whiplash to traumatic brain injuries, the complications can be serious. While car accident injuries can vary greatly due to the circumstances of each crash, there are some common types of injuries, such as chest injuries. In this blog post, we’ll look at […]
Rear-End Collision: Common Causes and Injuries
Rear-end car accidents are one of the most common types of motor vehicle collisions. Out of the approximately six million car accidents in the United States each year, about 40 percent are rear-end collisions. Passengers in both vehicles can be injured in a rear-end collision, but the passengers in the front vehicle tend to be […]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Motor vehicle accidents can be devastating. It’s easy to want to attribute crashes to things beyond our control, like blown tires and faulty brakes. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that in 94% of motor vehicle accidents, the crash was caused by driver error. These included recognition errors, decision errors, and performance […]
