Motor vehicle accidents are among the most common causes of spinal cord injury (SCI). After an SCI, you may have difficulty with mobility and walking. For some patients, there is hope to regain some mobility. According to Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, if...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How do you deal with inattentional blindness when driving?
As a driver, you know that it is important to hit the road with full attentiveness every time. After all, it only takes one lapse in consciousness to end up in a serious crash. Some distractions are harder to combat than others, though. Inattentional blindness falls...
Reckless driving, traffic deaths increasing across Oregon
Traffic fatalities and crash-related injuries are on the rise across Oregon, and so, too, is reckless driving. Reckless driving occurs when a motorist demonstrates a wanton or willful disregard for the safety of others while operating a motor vehicle. It is a frequent...
How do you negotiate expensive medical bills?
After a major car accident, you have several expensive medical bills to take care of. Even if you have insurance and a solid legal case, you may still bear financial responsibility for health care costs. Consumer Reports offers tips for negotiating medical bills. As...
What are symptoms of nerve damage?
After a car accident, victims must let a doctor examine them from head to toe. Depending on the injury, car accident victims may not realize they sustained harm, or they may not connect the injury to the car collision. WebMD explains various symptoms of nerve pain and...
The correlation between car accidents and paralysis
The impact of vehicles crashing can leave occupants facing numerous, serious injuries including traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding and paralysis. For accident victims, the drastic changes to their physical and emotional well-being can have a detrimental...
3 tips to stay safe when you drive during the wintertime
Driving in the cold and snow can be a recipe for disaster if you are not careful or get distracted for a minute. Because wintertime driving requires extra vigilance, knowing some safety tips can improve your experience. Preparing for wet, slick roads and reduced...
When to replace your child’s car seat
A lot can happen when you are driving with your child in the backseat. While you may be a cautious driver, road conditions and other distractions can lead to a crash. Your child counts on you to have a car seat that can help them survive a collision. An essential part...
How auto insurance protects drivers and passengers in Oregon
Motor vehicle accidents happen every day on Oregon roads. In addition to expensive property damage, these accidents also result in serious personal injuries to vehicle occupants and pedestrians. Auto insurance plays a key role in protecting accident victims from...
How does a blanket medical authorization affect your claim?
If you suffer a serious injury in a car accident, your paramount concerns are likely to be recovering completely and moving on with your life. Sooner than you expect, though, you may receive steep medical bills you simply cannot pay. When processing your insurance...