Car accidents are always stressful, but when a crash affects a pregnancy, the stakes change. Expectant parents face not only the immediate trauma of a collision but also the fear of harm to their unborn child. In Washington State, pregnant individuals injured in car...
Car Accidents
3 injuries passengers may sustain in a rollover car accident
Unlike standard crashes, rollovers involve a vehicle flipping onto its side or roof and rolling over multiple times. This violent motion increases the likelihood of serious injury or death, particularly for passengers who have limited control over their environment...
Motorcyclists must be aware of left-turn accidents
There are many different ways that motorcycle accidents can happen, and all of them are dangerous. Motorcycles offer relatively little protection, so there’s a high chance that riders could suffer severe injuries in a crash. Often, it is other drivers who cause these...
Loose objects can become projectiles during a crash
The impact that occurs during a crash can cause objects within the vehicle to shift. In some cases, the jolt is so severe that those objects may become airborne. Because of this, items like cellphones, water bottles and handbags that most people don’t think of...
Spinal cord injuries may stem from a motor vehicle crash
Motor vehicle crashes can lead to a variety of injuries, some of which involve the spinal cord. These injuries can cause paralysis and a host of other symptoms that can last a person’s lifetime. Anyone who’s suffered a spinal cord injury should receive immediate...
Parents must use car seats properly to protect their children
Most parents want to protect their children as much as possible. One way they can do this is by ensuring the children are in a car seat that’s properly installed. These special seats are designed for children. They absorb the impact and keep the child secure if you’re...
Teen drivers have the highest fatal accident rate
The smallest age group of drivers on the road consists of teenagers. Most people can’t drive until they are 16 anyway, so all of these drivers tend to fit into the group between 16 and 19 years old. They make up a small percentage of the drivers around you at any...
Blacking out after a car crash is a critical warning sign
People can sustain all kinds of injuries in a car crash. They might get hit by flying debris and start bleeding. They might break bones when they brace for impact. They can also potentially sustain life-changing injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)....
Why does a near miss increase your odds of a crash?
Most drivers have had “near misses” at some point. Perhaps they spotted someone pulling out of a driveway late and only just managed to swerve to avoid hitting them. Maybe they were about to leave a light that had turned green when they saw a truck hurtling straight...
The most common factors in fatal collisions
Encountering the tragic consequences of fatal consequences never becomes easier, but understanding the most common factors that contribute to these accidents can help raise awareness and potentially save lives. Distracted driving One of the most prevalent factors in...