The aftermath of an injurious car accident can range from inconvenient to devastating. While some accidents are minor, others can be debilitating. These are just a few of the most common injuries caused by car accidents. 1. Whiplash One of the most common injuries...
Auto Accident Injuries
3 subtle symptoms of major injuries after an auto accident
You were recently in a car crash. Initially, the accident didn’t seem all that bad, but over time you started noticing minor health concerns. Even the smallest ache or bruise could be a sign of a serious medical condition. Minor health issues after an auto accident...
3 common, and life-changing, crash-related eye injuries
If you’re involved in an auto collision, there is a risk that you could have your eyes damaged. There are several serious eye injuries that could have a permanent impact on your ability to use your eyes in the future. If you believe that your eyes have been injured,...
Stay safe as you travel in Rochester
It’s the reality that many drivers don’t pay attention to the pedestrians on or around the roads where they are. For that reason, it is sometimes the case that fewer people walk than otherwise would. They know it’s dangerous, so they avoid putting themselves in...
Understanding the impact of paraplegia
If you or someone you love is involved in a serious car accident and have suffered a spinal cord injury, then you may be living with paraplegia. Paraplegia is when the lower half of the body is affected by paralysis. This affects the ability to walk. Paraplegia is not...
Spinal fractures: Just how serious are they?
After being involved in a crash, you should know that there could be a risk of a spinal fracture. Spinal fractures could be very serious injuries that must be addressed as soon as possible. Since the spine is the basis for the entire bone structure of your body, any...
Does lane-splitting mean hurt motorcyclists can’t file lawsuits?
Most crashes that occur between motorcycles and larger passenger vehicles have obvious causes. Someone merges right into a motorcyclist because they didn't notice them, or a driver runs a red light and tragedy ensues. Such clear-cut cases can make it easy for people...
Car accident injuries: a brief overview
New York residents who are injured in a car crash may be left dealing with serious, even catastrophic, injuries. In fact, crash injuries can impact just about any part of the body. The following is a summary of the most common injuries. Beginning with the head and...
What is a femur fracture?
If you are a pedestrian or a motorcyclist and you are in an accident involving a car or a truck, you might suffer serious injuries, including a fractured femur. Pedestrians and motorcyclists are more susceptible to injury in these types of accidents because they do...
Don’t ignore symptoms after your accident
No one expects to be in a car accident and certainly doesn’t think they will be injured in one. Unfortunately, most people experience a fender bender at least once in their life. When you get in an accident, you will often see damages to your car and injuries right...