Failure to yield is ranked as one of the top reasons for auto accidents each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, failure to yield is the fourth-leading cause of fatal crashes for drivers in the U.S. A failure to yield accident happens when a driver fails to give a pedestrian or vehicle...

Concussions can be categorized under five main subtypes: headache/migraine, vestibular, cognitive, ocular-motor, and anxiety/mood. Each may also be accompanied by two associated conditions (cervical strain and sleep disturbance). Someone who has suffered a concussion can have one or more types of concussions and experience multiple symptoms. Watch out for symptoms of a concussion (also known...

Any time an officer is called to the scene of a wreck, they fill out an auto accident report. This report will contain important information about your crash that can help when you file a claim for financial compensation. You should get a copy as soon as it is available. One of the simplest ways...

You may have heard the phrase during a TV drama as a nurse or paramedic rushes to save someone’s life: “They’re going into shock.” What is shock and why is it such a life-threatening condition? After a major car accident, victims who suffer from traumatic injuries may experience insufficient blood flow throughout the body. This...

Airbags are one of the primary ways car manufacturers keep drivers and riders safe in case of a car accident. According to the NHTSA, front airbags reduce injury and death in automobile accidents by up to 41 percent. When combined with a passenger wearing a seatbelt, the risk of death is reduced by 61 percent,...

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...