After a car accident, people typically focus on the visible problems, such as dented metal, broken glass, lacerations and bruises. There may also be a feeling of relief that there were no fatalities or fractured bones. However, some of the most serious injuries can’t...
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Hidden dangers when car safety features malfunction
Your vehicle may include safety systems designed to reduce injury during a crash, but you may only notice defects after a collision. Airbags may fail to deploy, seats may collapse under force or seat belts may unlatch. These failures can increase injury severity and...
3 types of distractions for a driver
Any activity that takes a driver's attention away from driving is a distraction. These activities usually increase the chances of an accident occurring. Distractions on the road are primarily categorized into three groups, depending on their impact on the brain and...
Why some drivers avoid turning left
Have you ever met someone who doesn’t like to make left turns? Maybe you have a friend or family member who gets nervous turning left and tries to avoid it. Or perhaps you’ve read about how some delivery companies will instruct their drivers to go around the block...
Why might recalling the other driver’s music help after a crash?
If you have been injured in a crash, you have likely spent a lot of time replaying the events in your head. Maybe you wonder if you could have avoided it somehow, or perhaps you picture the moment you realized the other vehicle was heading straight for you. One thing...
3 common mistakes after a motor vehicle crash
Getting fair compensation after someone injures you in a car crash is never a given. The other party and their insurer will do their best to try to blame you for the incident, at least partly. Insurers do not like paying what they should because it hurts their...
How brain injuries from car accidents can impact a person’s health and quality of life long-term
Car crashes often cause traumatic brain injuries that change lives across Georgia every year. Your entire world can flip upside down when your brain gets hurt in an accident, affecting everything from walking to remembering important details. Many people don't realize...
Patience pays: Why smart car accident survivors don’t rush their settlement
The days following a crash can feel overwhelming as insurance companies start calling with settlement offers that sound too good to refuse. Your mounting medical bills and missed work days might make that quick cash seem like the perfect solution to your problems. But...
When headaches won’t go away: How to document post-accident symptoms
A persistent headache after a car wreck might signal a more serious condition than you realize. This could point to a possible traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many accident victims face chronic pain that gets in the way of their daily activities and work lives....
The danger of long-term injuries caused by auto accidents
Car accidents often lead to injuries, some of which do not appear right away. Unfortunately, sometimes you may be hurt and not know. Even more, sometimes an injury is not discovered during a medical exam or seen in medical tests, which is scary. Visible injuries like...