In a car crash, the impact and sudden deceleration of your vehicle can result in significant injuries. Among them are a couple different spinal injuries that could put you at risk of a spinal cord injury. Some of those injuries include spinal fractures and disc herniations. If not treated, these may cause serious pain and dysfunction. There is a possibility that the spinal cord could be damaged, as well. What is a spinal fracture? A spinal fracture occurs most often…
Most motorists summon police to the scene after they have an accident. They do so to allow police to document what happened and to help facilitate the exchange of information. If you’ve ever passed a pretty catastrophic accident before, then you may have noticed law enforcement performing what looks like an investigation. That’s not the only type of investigation that may be warranted post-crash, though. A private one may be as well. What are the different types of crash scene…
If someone chooses to drive while impaired, they’re making a decision that could lead to injuries and deaths. If they happen to make a mistake on the road, they could hit others and cause significant damage. It’s not always just the drunk driver who is to blame for that collision, which is something that victims should understand. In some cases, the owner of a location where the driver got alcohol could be liable as well. For example, a bar that…
When one spouse is a narcissist, it makes the already distressing process of divorce far more emotionally and financially challenging for their spouse, and often for their shared children. Knowing what to expect when divorcing a narcissist can help you to prepare and protect yourself against typical narcissistic behaviors that often make a divorce a high-conflict process. Is Your Spouse a Narcissist? Mayo Clinic defines narcissism as a mental health disorder that causes the afflicted individual to experience an “unreasonably…
When you’re hit by another driver whom you can tell is impaired, it’s important for you to take action to make sure that they are held liable for the collision. Initially, you’ll want to call 911 and talk to the police, but making sure that you have information about the case and your injuries is important, too. There are several things you should do if you’re involved in a crash with a drunk driver. Here are four to remember. Get…