Traumatic Brain Injury
Holiday Driving Dangers
Car crashes caused by distracted or drunk drivers spike during the holidays Car crashes happen all year ‘round, but holidays see a sharp spike in accidents and even deaths. It’s unfortunate that wonderful times like Christmas and New Years are in the Top 10 Accident / Fatality Days. Holidays should be filled with happy, fond memories.…
Read MoreNew Research about TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries)
Long Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries – New Research Brain injuries are serious and life changing events that many Americans have to live with every day. It doesn’t matter who you are, a brain injury can have a major impact on your life and seriously change how you live day to day. Several new…
Read More6 Common Examples of Personal Injury from Motor Vehicle Accidents
Common Injuries from Motor Vehicle Accidents Injury cases comes in many different forms and in the legal sense, personal injuries are often the most varied… There are literally tens of thousands of specific injuries that can occur to the human body, but those most commonly seen in a courtroom can be chunked down to six…
Read MoreLow Speed Auto Accidents Does Not Always Mean Low Injuries
Minor Fender Benders Can Cause Major Injuries People are injured in low-speed collisions every day. Just because a car crash happens at a low speed does not mean that you can’t get injured. “Low speed” impacts are considered a crash that occurs at 25 miles per hour or less. Studies have shown that even a…
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2022 Safe Streets & Roads for All Program
Reduce Roadway Crashes & Deaths?
“Can a New Program Stop Pedestrian/Bicycle and Motorcycle Deaths?” There has been a 50% increase in Western North Carolina roadway crashes since 2000. 2020 was a particularly bad year with record breaking pedestrian fatalities. Despite pandemic closures and lockdowns, the crash rate since 2020 has stayed steady, in part, due to the growing area and…
Read More9 Things To Do After A Car Accident
“What Should You Do After An Auto Accident?” We understand that being involved in a car accident can be a very traumatic and troubling event, but a lot of the emotional and financial stress you might suffer can be lessened by following certain steps to make sure you are safe and protected … at the…
Read MoreWhat is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Post-Concussion Syndrome – What You Need to Know Post-Concussion Syndrome occurs when the symptoms from a concussion persist beyond the time a health care professional would consider normal for the particular patient. Concussions are, by definition, a type of brain damage. These traumatic brain injuries are commonly seen in car crash victims. Concussions are caused…
Read MoreTop 3 Causes of Bicycle Accidents in WNC
What Causes Bicycle Accidents in WNC? The mountains of western North Carolina are full of breath-taking views and great biking trails. It also is full of winding roads and tight turns. These mountain roads can cause bicycle accidents due to negligent drivers. In this article we will point out the main causes of bicycle…
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Top 10 Personal Injury
Accidents On Construction Sites [2021]
Construction-Related Personal Injury? The risk of personal injury is quite high on construction sites, where dangerous tools like industrial trucks, power tools and scaffolding can be found. Combined, these tools only increase their levels of danger. Many accidents resulting in personal injury are caused by negligence, improper use of tools, poor planning and failure to…
Read MoreUS Veterans and Long-Term Traumatic Brain Injury Effects
Are You a War Veteran? Did you know? “Evidence indicates that moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases the risk of developing certain forms of dementia. One study of female veterans found a 49% greater risk of dementia among those with TBI.” A study in older war veterans, many of whom were Vietnam vets,…
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