Traveling to an unfamiliar territory exposes you to dangers you can never fully anticipate. You may be on an exciting road trip to go fishing or camping in Kentucky’s Lake Cumberland. But instead of enjoying the great outdoors, a car collision takes you on a tragic...
Car Accidents
Traumatic brain injuries after car accidents: Signs and symptoms
Car accidents can lead to a myriad of injuries, ranging from minor cuts and bruises to severe and life-altering conditions. Among these, traumatic brain injuries are particularly concerning due to their potential for long-term impact on an individual's life. TBIs...
BMW warns of old vehicles with dangerous defective airbags
Airbags are one of the most critical lifelines in any motor vehicle. They cushion drivers and passengers from hitting the automobile’s interior in a collision, preventing injury. But airbags aren’t safe from manufacturing defects; they can cause injury or death when...
3 things to remember after a car accident
Being in the right headspace is challenging when a tragedy such as a car accident occurs. Your thoughts might be all over the place dealing with the stress, paperwork and insurance. While it may be tough to keep track of the things you need to deal with, there are at...
Steps to take in an out-of-state car crash
Many people go on out-of-state road trips once in a while to visit tourist attractions and vacation spots, like the Mammoth Cave National Park and Lake Cumberland in Kentucky. For a lot of tourists, the drive makes the trip more enjoyable. Unfortunately, no matter how...
What are the symptoms of compartment syndrome?
The impact can cause fractures, crush injuries, and badly bruised muscles during an accident. Compartment syndrome occurs if the pressure rises around or in the muscle. Not only can the pressure become painful, but it can limit the blood and oxygen flow to the nerves...
Why are left turns so dangerous?
One of the most dangerous times when driving is anytime your vehicle must cross the center line of the roadway. The two plain reasons to cross the center line are when passing and making a left turn. Left turns are one of the most dangerous maneuvers you can make....
Accident scene investigation aids in complex truck-car crashes
Trucking companies employ attorneys who instantly respond to the need for investigation following a truck-car collision. Attorneys for the injured victims of the smaller vehicle may engage the services of professional accident reconstructionists to perform a prompt...
What is science learning about TBIs?
The brain is one organ of the body that science is still unraveling the mysteries of. Though more information is gained every year, there is still much about the human brain that we do not understand. In particular, the field of studying traumatic brain injuries...
Steps to take after a car accident
Did you know that the United States has more than six million motor vehicle accidents every year? Injuries occur in every one out of three accidents, while death occurs in every two out of 10. Due to these statistics, you should know what to do if you are ever in a...