Neck and back injuries are common in motor vehicle collisions. Unfortunately, even after any sprains, strains, bruises, and lacerations heal, the pain can remain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, lower back pain is the most prevalent disabling...
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When to Seek Help from a Mental Health Expert After a Car Accident
It doesn’t take much convincing to visit a doctor if you break a bone of suffer a deep laceration in a car accident. For some reason, though, people are less inclined to seek help for psychological wounds. Such injuries may not be visible or even life-threatening, but...
When Is It Unsafe for Senior Citizens to Drive?
It is natural for cognitive functioning to decline with age, even in those who do not necessarily have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This decline might happen gradually, but at some point, it will affect an individual’s ability to stay safe while behind the wheel....
Does a Concussion Require Medical Treatment?
A concussion is a kind of mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI, and is typically the result of a blow to the head. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people recover from mTBIs within a matter of days; however, for some individuals, the...
Auto Insurance Premiums Increase in Louisiana
According to WBRZ2, Louisiana residents can expect an increase in their auto insurance premiums for the fourth year in a row. Some motorists may even experience a double-digit hike in rates. Female Driver Making Phone Call After Traffic Accident, looking at the...
Why Should Those Who Sustain a TBI Consult with a Medical Expert Witness?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 1.7 million individuals sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. The lifelong repercussions of these injuries can vary immensely from case to case; however, long-term rehabilitation is...
Why Do You Need to File a Personal Injury Claim If You Have Health Insurance?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10 percent of Americans younger than 65 did not have health insurance coverage in 2016. If you sustain serious injuries in a motor vehicle collision but are fortunate enough to be part of the...
Police Blame Dense Fog for Series of Accidents on Causeway During Rush Hour
According to WWLTV, dense fog was a contributing factor in six collisions that occurred in less than an hour on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway late last month. The series of accidents happened in the southbound lanes on a Thursday morning over the span of just 45...
Do You Believe These 4 Common Myths about Car Accident Claims?
When people have experience in a particular subject, they often feel inclined to share their knowledge with those around them who might benefit. For example, if you were recently hurt in a car accident, you may have had friends, family members, or coworkers offer...
What Kinds of Evidence Will Support Your Car Accident Claim?
The costs associated with recovering from car crash injuries can be devastating. Not only are they entirely unanticipated, but they can quickly amount to tens of thousands of dollars in hospital bills alone. Fortunately, accident victims do not have to shoulder the...
