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Tractor-trailers, also known as 18-wheelers, are some of the largest vehicles on North Carolina roadways. Due to their size and weight, their blind spots are far reaching and they cannot stop as quickly as a typical car. Tractor-trailer drivers, therefore, must be skilled, attentive, and well-trained to ensure everyone’s safety.
Fractures are common injuries in an automobile collision. Even when a broken bone doesn’t require extensive surgical intervention to heal properly, it can still limit the person’s ability to work. How Fractures Occur During a Car Accident Speed is a major factor in automobile collisions and can contribute to the
There can be two major causes of pain in the shoulder after an automobile collision. The most common cause is when the victim braces for impact with their arm extended. The next most common is whiplash associated with the rapid whipping back and forth that occurs during a collision. The
In medical terms, a jaw fracture is called a “mandibular fracture” because it is a fracture of the mandible or jaw bone. It is a common fracture in car accidents and altercations because the mandible is prominent and gets hit before other bones. Recovering from jaw fractures from automobile collisions
The chest is one of the most vulnerable areas of the body in a North Carolina automobile collision. In an automobile collision, chest pain is prevalent, even if the airbags deploy correctly and passengers wear seat belts. If you experience chest pain after a wreck, seek medical attention immediately. After
Fractured or broken ribs from North Carolina car collisions are generally due to impact on the chest area during the crash. Breaks or cracks can occur when the driver collides with the steering wheel when a passenger collides with the dash or under the sheer force of the seat belt
When most people think about anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, they imagine an injured basketball, football or soccer player. However, many knee injuries in auto accidents are ACL tears. A torn ACL is an incredibly painful injury. The corrective surgery is very costly and recovery takes months, which puts many