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Properly working brakes are critical for safely bringing cars and trucks to a stop. When brake failure occurs, drivers are often unable to slow down or stop to avoid a collision. Crashes linked to brake failure often occur at full speed and result in serious injuries and fatalities. If you or a loved one was...

After a traumatic experience like a car accident, excess fluid can leak and become trapped inside your body. You will notice unusual swelling in places like your hands, feet, face, and legs. The swelling is known as edema. Symptoms of edema include: Swelling or puffiness Stretchy or shiny skin Increased abdominal size Skin that remains...

Updated October 21, 2022 Everyone responds to the trauma of a wreck or terrible event differently. Shock and denial, especially right after the overwhelming event occurs, are normal responses. A person may suffer no effects, while others suffer intense emotional reactions and acute stress long after the crash. Post-accident shock symptoms may include: Unpredictable emotions...

You see it all the time in Atlanta and the metro area, on the interstate or back roads. A driver is riding the bumper of another car. They speed up, aggressively swerving into other lanes, and even driving on the grass or emergency lanes. They may have been so close behind you that you couldn’t...

Violent crashes often lead to serious external and internal trauma. One of the most common symptoms people experience after a collision is bruising. A bruise occurs when blood vessels beneath the skin are crushed and break open. Since the blood is trapped under the skin, the leakage appears as dark red or purple marks. They...