Severe accidents can have a traumatic impact on individuals. The shock of the crash, especially if a person suffered life-threatening injuries, may leave a victim with debilitating mental health issues. Yet the cost of therapy and prescription medication often keeps victims of emotional shock from receiving the treatment they need. In 2019, more than 13...

For some accident victims, the pain of a collision is immediate. For others, the sharp aches and stiff muscles appear days later. The truth is that unless something is very obviously wrong, such as a broken leg or bleeding lacerations, you can’t be 100% sure you survived unscathed. The forces involved in a crash are...

Whiplash is an injury to your neck and shoulders. It occurs when a sudden force jolts the neck back and forth or vice versa. This can cause damage to the muscles, discs, nerves and tendons in the neck and spinal column. Many people suffer whiplash injuries after a car accident, and the pain can be...

With autumn just around the corner and temperatures slowly dropping, you should take a moment to inspect your vehicle, particularly the tires. Cold weather affects tire pressure. For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit, tire pressure can drop between one to two pounds per square inch (PSI). Pressure also reduces the higher you are in elevation. Why...

The average person will experience about 3 to 4 car accidents during their lifetime. These wrecks can range from minor fender benders to violent accidents that leave multiple people injured or killed. Serious injuries after a car accident are unusual, but they can happen to anyone anywhere. Before we discuss the worst things you can...

When a bill is passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed by the governor, it becomes part of the Georgia Code (abbreviated O.C.G.A.). The Georgia Code governs all laws within the state, organized under 53 sections called “Titles”. Title 40 of the Georgia Code governs the laws related to “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”. Uniform...

Maybe you were sitting at a stoplight or coming to a stop due to heavy traffic when, out of nowhere, a vehicle rams into the back of your car. Or perhaps you could see the vehicle speeding towards you, but there was nothing you could do to avoid the crash. Rear-end accidents are the most...

Trauma is the leading cause of hospitalization worldwide, and auto accidents are a major contributor to this trend. Devastating injuries such as kidney damage are a frequent complication following a traumatic accident where there is significant deceleration. Normally, your kidneys are protected by your back muscles and lower ribcage. But blunt trauma or penetrative trauma...

Every 10 seconds, someone is injured in a car accident. These frightening and sometimes violent incidences severely strain the mind and body. Even minor crashes can result in exhaustion and fatigue. Then there are people who suffer the opposite response and find themselves unable to sleep normally due to issues such as anxiety and painful...