The most common injury from car accidents is whiplash. Around 83% of those who are in an accident will suffer from whiplash and related injuries. While it is often seen as a mild injury, whiplash can cause severe pain and result in more severe injuries and issues in the future. Out of the total 560,952 Texas car […]
What Are The Causes Of Blunt Force Head Trauma And The Symptoms?
Blunt force head trauma can be caused by various blows to the head that result in a significant jarring of the skull and the brain within and contusions, abrasions, lacerations, and fractures. No injury is an enjoyable experience, but blunt force head trauma is one of the most painful and potentially dangerous injuries. Blunt force […]
What Is A Herniated Disc Injury?
Difference Between The Vertebra And A Disc Our spines consist of two vertebrae (bone) with a disc between each pair. The disc comprises mainly of cartilage and acts as a shock-absorber between the bony vertebrae. Since the disc is between two vertebrae, it is also called an intervertebral disc. Think about it as a “vertebral-body […]
When Can A Child Ride In The Front Seat Of A Car?
A child should only ride in the front seat when they are physically mature enough to be safe. The front seat of the car can be a dangerous place to sit. Many serious car accidents result in impact to the front of a car, whether as a head-on collision or a sideswipe. The front seat […]
Are Delayed Symptoms Common After a Car Accident?
There are a range of injuries that may occur in a Fort Worth car accident. Some of these, such as broken bones and lacerations, are immediately apparent. Others, however, may take a few days or even longer to manifest symptoms. For this reason, if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you should […]