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Thoracic injuries are common after a car accident. The damage could be caused by blunt force or penetration. Penetrating chest injuries can lacerate or injure lungs, heart or major blood vessels. Symptoms of chest trauma can be roughly the same, regardless of whether the trauma was blunt force or penetrating. These include; difficulty breathing, hypotension […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SOFT TISSUE INJURIES
When a motor vehicle accident occurs, the impact of the crash will make everyone inside move abruptly and roughly. The force of the impact can cause soft tissue to stretch considerably, resulting in significant damage. This jolt movement very often can cause injuries. Soft tissue injuries are the ones involving non-bony parts of the body, […]
HEAD INJURIES CAUSED BY CAR CRASHES
Head injuries are one of the most common injuries resulting from a car crash. Traumatic brain injuries can have long-lasting consequences, even if the injury doesn’t appear to be severe at the time of the accident. Head Injuries are classified into two types: Open head Closed head Open head injuries happen when the scalp and […]
MOST COMMON INJURIES CAUSED BY CAR ACCIDENT
According to the WHO (World Health Organization), more than three million people are injured every year in road accidents across the United States, causing considerable economic losses to victims and their families. The severity of the injuries will depend on each circumstance at the time of the accident, some will resolve within days without medical […]
STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
An accident is an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally. Having a clear understanding of what to do after can have a profound effect. It also might be the key to your well-being, and in some cases, of survival. Step #1: Stop In Louisiana, it is against the law to leave the scene of […]
FACTS ABOUT TEXTING AND DRIVING
We all love the capabilities our mobile devices offer us on a day to day basis. The ability to make phone calls from anywhere, send quick and easy text messages, or keep in touch with friends and family via social media is wonderful. However, this hasn’t come without unintended consequences. One of these has been […]
PREPARING FOR THE NEXT HURRICANE
The most important thing you can do as hurricane season comes to an end is to get yourself, your family, and your home prepared for next season. By starting early, you’ll avoid the rush at home supply stores and grocery stores, which are typically crowded and often chaotic when hurricane watches and warnings are issued. […]
STAYING SAFE: DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN
According to the US Department of Transportation, of the 1.25 million weather-related crashes each year, 73% occur on wet pavement and 46% happen during rainfall. If you find yourself caught driving in heavy rain, here are some simple tips you’ll want to follow. See and Be Seen We all know that safety starts before you […]