Cervical spine (neck) and lumbar spine (lower back) injuries often do not fully present themselves for up to 6 weeks after the car accident. Car accidents can cause a wide variety of injuries. In some cases, victims may feel fine right after the accident, however, the injuries may fully develop days or even weeks after … Read more
The holiday season in quick approaching. Take note of these fall driving safety tips before you take to the roads! With the air becoming crisp and the leaves changing their color, the signs are clear that the holiday season is quickly approaching. Many enjoy this season by taking long, relaxing drives with their loved ones. … Read more
Cognitive distraction can be as dangerous as any other type of distraction and can lead to serious accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes your attention away from the primary task… driving. Distracted driving can take three primary forms: Manual distraction: taking your … Read more
Laminectomy surgery is primarily used to treat pain associated with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Missouri witnesses thousands of car accidents annually. While some accidents cause only minor injuries, others leave the victims seriously injured and require extensive treatment. In many cases, victims require surgery to recover from car accident-related injuries. One common type of surgery that … Read more
Study shows distracted driving involving smartphones includes more than just texting. A lot has been said about the dangers of distracted driving. In spite of all the driver education and awareness campaigns, distracted driving is still claiming lives on American roads each day. There is research to prove that even a few seconds of distraction … Read more
Every year, more than 3 million auto accident victims endure a whiplash injury. Whiplash injuries are most often caused by rear-end car collisions and are the most common type of neck injury. Whiplash ranges in severity from minor soft tissue damage to nerve and spinal damage. Symptoms are often delayed and it is common for a … Read more