On the road, you could find yourself involved in a motor vehicle collision for a host of reasons. It is important to review various traffic crash risk factors, such as drowsy driving. Every year, many crashes occur as a result of driver fatigue, and there are a number...
Injuries
Is this a warning sign of brain trauma?
When you take a blow to the head, you want to keep tabs on your overall health and wellness in the aftermath. After all, it is possible that you suffered from brain injury or trauma due to the hit. While these injuries often make themselves known immediately, it is...
Consider a doctor’s visit after any accident
When you are in a car accident, a lot of things happen all at once — including your fight or flight response. This helps you concentrate away from pain, which is a useful trait in the immediate aftermath when the scene of an accident requires action. After the...
Do you know the signs of a concussion?
When you get into a car accident, you may feel like everything happens very quickly. You may not realize that you sustained an injury until a few days later. One of the wounds that you may not notice immediately is a concussion. You or one of your family members may...
How severe is my burn injury?
A burn injury requires immediate attention because it can become serious if you do not treat it correctly. The Mayo Clinic explains there are three degrees assigned to burn injuries that reflect the severity. Knowing which degree burn you have will help you to get the...
What do you know about proving fault in a car accident?
After your recent car accident in Maryland, you learned that you suffered a personal injury. How do you prove that the other driver bears responsibility for the incident? News 9 offers tips on proving fault in an auto accident. Learn how to build a case and recover...
What should you do when a personal injury creates ongoing trauma?
Sustaining a personal injury can leave you feeling fearful of your future. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may face daily reminders of the trauma you experienced as you receive ongoing medical care and treatment. With recurring emotional distress, you...
Car accidents can result in brain injury
Broken bones and contusions are not the only injuries that car accidents can cause. The force of the impact can also cause injury to the brain. A common cause of traumatic brain injury is car crashes, and symptoms of TBI can range from mild to severe. The treatment...
Every driver can help reduce distracted driving accidents
In Maryland, it is not uncommon to see another driver make a mistake, whether minor or major, due to some form of distraction. It should come as no surprise that distracted driving accidents account for far too many car accidents on the roads each year, but what can...