Motor vehicle crashes are responsible for most of the traumatic brain injuries suffered in our country. If you should become a victim, you will need to focus all your efforts on recovery.However, recovery may mean months, if not years, of expensive medical treatment,...
Motorcycle laws riders should know
There is nothing like taking to the open road. However, when sharing that road with other motorists, it is important to take proper precautions.While the rules and regulations of the road cannot completely abolish all auto accidents, they may help to decrease the...
University researchers study concussions, seeking answers
A concussion can occur in many different ways, but one of the most common causes is a vehicle crash.Researchers at the University of Tennessee want more answers about concussions and their effects on the human body, so they can develop a more effective treatment for...
“Go back to where you came from” may violate federal law
Working in the United States is often an effective way to realize the American dream. While you do not mind going to work every day, you should not have to worry about facing illegal discrimination. Still, if you have a dark skin tone or speak with an accent, your...
3 signs of age discrimination to watch for
Baby boomers and many older workers in the Nashville area experience age discrimination at work and do not realize it, especially in the tech sector. Thanks to the passage of the Age Discrimination Employment Act in 1967, employers cannot lawfully use age to...
The importance of taking photos after a car accident
A lot will race through your mind after experiencing a car accident. You may need to go directly to the hospital, which is what happened to four individuals who were in a three-vehicle crash on I-65 on May 19th. You should see a doctor right away, but you...
Negligence, a vehicle crash and TBI recovery
If you are able to walk away from a car crash, you probably count your lucky stars. However, you are no doubt stunned if the doctor you see after the accident provides a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury. What happens now?After the crash As the victim of a vehicle...
Are you suffering from PTSD after a car accident?
Car accidents are traumatic experiences. Not only can they cause severe physical injuries, but they can take a toll on your emotions as well. You may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder following a motor vehicle collision.If you think you may have PTSD from...
Common ways drivers become distracted behind the wheel
Car accidents can result in significant injuries. In July of last year, a driver crashed into a medical clinic, leaving several people with injuries. A common explanation for why car accidents occur is that the driver became distracted while operating the...
Drivers who speed do not slow down because of bad weather
Even on dark, rainy days, Lawrenceburg drivers travel to and from Nashville and expect that other drivers on the road will drive with care. In spite of bad weather, it happens all too often that people speed and end up colliding with another vehicle.While some...