A brain injury can change a person’s life dramatically and instantaneously. Whether a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a car crash, a fall, assault or an act of negligence, these injuries often leave victims grappling with long-term medical needs, emotional...
People who feel panicked or stressed are at risk of making poor choices. Stress compromises rational decision-making capabilities. Individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions may not handle the aftermath appropriately if they do not have a pre-existing plan....
Seat belts or safety restraints have been a mandatory vehicle component for decades. Manufacturers have to install restraints to help people stay safe in the event of a collision, and people in motor vehicles generally need to use these restraints. Safety restraints...
Losing someone you love is heartbreaking. When that loss was caused by someone else’s actions, or failure to act, it can leave you with more than just grief. You may be left with questions, frustration and a strong sense that something was not right. In Oregon, the...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most catastrophic car crash injuries possible, in part because they generally do not respond to medical treatment. Doctors can intervene to prevent the condition from worsening after the initial trauma, but there is no...
When a car collides with a pedestrian, the person on foot is at severe risk. They don't have anything to absorb the force of impact. The collision can break bones or knock the pedestrian to the ground, causing severe injuries. Pedestrian collisions can easily generate...
The people involved in car crashes often recognize that they need to check themselves for injuries. They test their limbs to make sure they can move them and use them to support their body weight. They inspect themselves for signs of lacerations and bruises....
For many people, spinal cord injuries are the worst traumatic injury possible. Many people fear the idea of losing motor control and sensation. When car crashes produce spinal cord injuries, people expect medical expenses. Especially if the injured party works in a...
Car crashes can be surprisingly expensive. Most people understand that it is costly to repair a damaged vehicle and treat injuries. Modern trauma care is very effective at treating car crash injuries, but it also comes with a high price tag. Thankfully, those involved...
The loss of a loved one after a car accident can be an unexpected tragedy. Survivors, such as a spouse, children, siblings and parents, may wonder if they can hold drivers liable if a car accident causes fatal injuries to a loved one. Even though money can never fully...