After a car crash, some injuries may be quite obvious. However, the signs of other injuries may not appear for hours or even days after the accident. What delayed symptoms are often cause for concern? Pain or stiffness in the neck, shoulder or back Many people may be...
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4 common causes of car crashes
Every time you get behind the wheel of your car, you face a variety of unique situations on the roadway. The traffic, the weather and the other drivers on the road can all mean the difference between getting safely to your collision and experiencing a crash that...
What kinds of compensation may be available after an Ohio car accident?
A crash that results in injuries can bring a lot of changes to a person’s lives. In addition to the pain of the injury itself, you may face financial challenges, emotional distress and other difficulties. However, if the crash was caused by someone else’s negligence,...
What steps should you take after a car accident?
After a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder what to do next. Taking the right steps immediately after an accident can be critical, laying the groundwork for your insurance claim and protecting your access to the support you need. Contact the authorities....
How can a back injury impact you?
As a worker, you end up exposed to the possibility of injury every day. Some jobs have a higher risk rate for injury than others, but all jobs carry the potential for an incident. Back injuries are one of the most common work-related injuries workers face, too. But in...
Should you visit a doctor after a minor car accident?
If you have been involved in a minor car accident, even though your vehicle shows signs of damage, you may not feel like you were affected physically. However, completely dismissing the fact that you may have sustained an injury could be a serious mistake if you do...
Ohio Troopers crack down on distracted driving
The number of cars on the road continues to increase as things return to normal. No group is more aware of the growing traffic numbers than Ohio Troopers, who are part of the new 6-State Trooper Project collaboration. The coordinated effort in late March and early...
Will your TBI impact your personal relationships?
Suffering a traumatic brain injury can upend your life in various ways. Depending on the scope of your TBI, you may have to quit your job and you may need help with daily tasks. Changes to your personal relationships may follow a TBI, particularly if those close to...
The 3 types of brain injury symptoms
You can incur a brain injury after a traumatic, sudden blow or jolt to the head. For example, you can suffer a brain injury after a car accident, while playing sports or following a serious fall. The Brain Trauma Foundation states that every year, brain injuries...
Fatal accident with big truck highlights dangers of sharing road
There is no question that a roadway collision with a big-rig truck produces terrible results. The aftermath is not promising for any driver. Consider what happened when a car collided with a gasoline tanker in Akron along State Route 8 on Aug. 25. The crash killed an...