It’s a conversation every child of aging parents dreads: telling their Mom or Dad that they should not drive a car anymore. For most of us in the U.S., our ability to drive is inextricably tied to our sense of adulthood and independence. Taking the car keys from an elderly loved one may seem like … Read More »
Electricity helps us, but has the power to hurt too
Posted On: February 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesElectricity makes our modern society, with its many conveniences, possible. Without electricity, we would not be able to light our homes, businesses and streets efficiently. Electricity makes it possible to send and receive information around the world, via our computers, phones and mass media such as television and radio. But if not properly contained, electricity … Read More »
How can I get whiplash in a car accident?
Posted On: February 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryNot every type of injury the human can endure is obvious from the outside, but that does not make them any less real, painful or debilitating. Whiplash is a good example. When a car gets into a collision, the people inside are often thrown rapidly back and forth. This “whipping” of the neck is where … Read More »
How common are road rage car crashes?
Posted On: February 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsReaders who have experienced road rage know how scary it is. Perhaps a driver behind them began tailgating and honking his or her horn. Or maybe a driver made threatening gestures or used abusive language for some perceived slight. In the most extreme cases, drivers in the midst of road rage use their vehicle as … Read More »
The life-altering effects of a broken neck
Posted On: February 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesBreaking your neck can be very scary. Any spinal fracture can lead to paralysis, but a fracture that high up can cause quadriplegia, or paralysis in all four limbs. If severe enough, the fracture can be fatal. Technically, doctors call a broken neck a “cervical fracture,” because the seven bones in the neck are known … Read More »
