2015 Articles
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Posted on Dec 30, 2015 By Matthew Willens
Across the United States, senior citizens only account for around 9% of the population, yet according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) they are responsible for 14% of all ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
Obesity may be among the many factors that can increase the risk of fatal car accident injuries. A recent study conducted by the State Transportation Education and Research Center, University of ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
Before air bags became a popular safety feature in cars, steering wheel injuries were a common occurrence and had devastating effects. If the driver of a vehicle does not wear a seatbelt and they are ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2015 By Matthew Willens
The vehicle that you drive plays a key role in keeping you safe. Many of us never bother to think about ways in which our car could be affecting our ability to drive safely, but it is extremely ...
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Posted on Nov 30, 2015 By Matthew Willens
As a parent, you can take steps to ensure the safety of your children while riding in a car. One important thing to do is to make sure your car is equipped with a safety child seat. There are strict ...
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Posted on Nov 27, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
Facial injuries are a tragic outcome for many St. Louis car accident victims. Head injuries and facial injuries are common in car accidents. A driver may suffer a severe facial injury from impact with ...
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Posted on Nov 25, 2015 By Matthew Willens
Driving at nighttime is difficult because of poor visibility; we lose our depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to see colors. A driver's vision is affected by the glare of other ...
Continue reading "Chicago Driving Tips - Reduce Glare While Driving at Night" »
Posted on Nov 12, 2015 By James M. Hoffmann
Head injuries are common in car accidents. Some head injuries cause damage to blood vessels surrounding the brain. As a result, blood collects between the tissue layers outside the blood vessel and ...
Continue reading "Brain Hematomas Resulting from a St. Louis Car Accident" »
Posted on Nov 12, 2015 By Matthew Willens
Babies and young children are especially vulnerable in a car accident. In the moments following a car crash, your first thought will be to check on your child. Here are some simple tips that will help ...
Continue reading "Chicago Car Accident Injury - Leading Cause of Death for Child Passengers" »
Posted on Nov 12, 2015 By Chris Hoffmann
Strains in the spine, neck, and back are common injuries suffered after a car accident. After a car accident, your doctor may recommend an x-ray to check for any fractures in the bones. If you ...
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Posted on Nov 6, 2015 By Matthew Willens
A serious blow to the head during a car accident may lead to cerebral contusions or lacerations. Cerebral contusion occurs when the injury causes a rupture to the outer layer of a blood vessel, ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
When a motor vehicle collides with another when running a red light, the damage and injuries caused are often catastrophic. In the United States, drivers running red lights are one of the most common ...
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Posted on Oct 30, 2015 By Matt Willens
It can be frustrating and intimidating to negotiate a car accident claim with an insurance company. A car accident can leave you stressed and confused. The injuries, vehicle damage, and pain and ...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2015 By Matt Willens
When a pregnant woman is injured in a car accident, both the mother and the child may be affected. Anyone, including infants and pregnant women, can get injured in an accident, and when a pregnant ...
Continue reading "Car Accidents Resulting in Serious Pregnancy Complications" »
Posted on Oct 26, 2015
If you are involved in a car accident while driving without a license, can you file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver? Car accidents can cause severe injuries and result in ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2015 By Matthew Willens
A car accident injury can leave a person disabled, affecting school, work, and the enjoyment of life. Car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries ranging from minor bruises and sprains to serious ...
Continue reading "Three Types of Disabilities After Chicago Auto Accidents" »
Posted on Oct 17, 2015 By Matthew Willens
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines a pedestrian accident victim as anyone on foot, running, jogging, walking, sitting, lying down or hiking who is involved in a motor vehicle ...
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Posted on Oct 12, 2015 By Christopher Hoffmann
Hiring an attorney for your St. Louis auto accident case based solely on advertising is generally a bad idea. Consider the fact that most of the commercials that you see on TV are paid ads by referral ...
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Posted on Oct 9, 2015 By Matthew Willens
It is natural for parents to be concerned when their teenagers are behind the wheel. After all, teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in road accidents. However, the situation has improved ...
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Posted on Sep 15, 2015 By Matthew Willens
One of the most common injuries suffered in a car accident are broken bones. Broken bones and fractures are often caused by the impact of the crash or because of contact with hard objects inside or ...
Continue reading "Have You Fractured Your Heel in a Car Accident?" »
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