Spinal cord injuries caused by car crashes receive a lot of media attention, often dramatized in movies or works of fiction. In the eyes of most people, paralysis is one of the worst injuries a person could suffer. The idea of instantly losing functionality below an...
Month: January 2021
When are fatal car crashes most likely to occur?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System, as its name suggests, compiles data including the number of deadly U.S. crashes as well as their potential causes. Federal officials also regularly analyze the data...
What are the types of traumatic brain injuries?
Brain injuries are some of the worst possible consequences after a car crash. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have long-term health consequences that range from cognitive issues to total dependence on life support machines. There is such a broad range of...
Car crashes are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries
Vehicle crashes are the number one cause of fatal traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among those over 75 years of age and those between 15 and 34 years of age. They are also the principal cause of TBIs requiring hospitalization among those between 15 and 44 years of age....
