Avoidance behaviors. Hyper anxiety. Replaying the events in your mind over and over. If you experience one or more of these odd behaviors — or if you feel like you are not yourself after an accident — you may have mental trauma. According to the North American Mental...
Car Accidents
4 reasons wrong-way crashes occur
Car accidents remain a leading cause of injury among all age groups. In fact, every year, about 4.4 million Americans suffer serious enough injuries in car accidents to need emergency medical care. While some accidents lead to minor injuries, wrong-way crashes often...
Are these warning signs of a fractured skull?
Your head serves as one of the most vulnerable points when you get into a car crash, which means issues like traumatic brain injury (TBI) surface often in cases like yours. TBIs can manifest in many ways and often spread a span of severity. Among the more severe...
What is wound debridement?
Riding the roads on your motorcycle can be a thrilling experience, but as you are aware, there is also the potential for a serious or deadly injury if an irresponsible driver hits you. The impact could throw you off your bike and impact you against the solid pavement....
Summer and fall road construction may turn deadly
Because the population of middle Tennessee is growing quickly, new roads, bridges and overpasses are popping up seemingly everywhere. Road crews are also hard at work keeping existing infrastructure in a safe condition. Consequently, you are likely to notice several...
Speed, alcohol common crash factors during 100 Deadliest Days
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year is a deadly time to be on the road. More than 3,500 people died in car wrecks during this span across Tennessee and the nation between 2013 and 2017, with many safety advocates and others now referring to the...
Does drowsy driving cause deadly crashes?
Drivers face many risks on the road. Some are avoidable, while others happen without much warning. Unfortunately, distracted driving always falls under the former category. A driver can and should do everything they can to avoid hitting the road while tired. But just...
Aggressive driving: How to identify the signs of road rage
Rush hour traffic in Tennessee can be frustrating. Especially if you are on your way to an important meeting or running home from a long day at work. If you have felt feelings of rage while navigating the busy roadways, you are not alone. Many drivers in Tennessee...
Road rage and aggressive driving
Motorists in Tennessee and throughout the U.S. can become angry while navigating the roadways alongside other vehicles. Whether stuck in traffic while trying to get to an important meeting or rushing home from work, people are often in a hurry to get where they need...
Is it dangerous to eat and drive?
Distracted driving is a major cause of accidents all across the United States. Many people when asked to picture “distracted driving” imagine a teenager with a cell phone. While it is true that mobile devices contribute to many accidents, one of the most common forms...