Category Archives: Car Accidents
Whiplash Injuries May Involve Psychological Factors
The Journal of Psychosomatic Research published an article in 1993 detailing how those who recently suffered whiplash in a car accident are more prone to experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression after the accident than those in the control group. According to the study, psychological state, response to pain, and style of interpreting everyday… Read More »
PTSD After a Car Accident: How Common Is It?
Traffic accidents are the number one cause of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This is especially true of very violent accidents resulting in life-altering injuries or the death of someone in the vehicle. One study, published by the NIH National Library of Medicine, polled 6804 traffic accident survivors. 1489 had PTSD from their respective… Read More »
How To Protect Yourself Against Car Accidents In Jacksonville On Major Roads And Interstates
Many people rely on major roads and interstates in Jacksonville and in Brunswick, Georgia as part of their commute. Unfortunately, the amount of traffic and the speed at which drivers are traveling increases the odds of car accidents and the potential for severe, life-threatening personal injuries. Find out how to protect yourself and reduce… Read More »
Off-Duty Deputy Runs Stop Sign and Injures UCF Student
An off-duty police officer who confessed to running a stop sign caused a brain injury to UCF student Farrah Fox who was beginning her sophomore year of college. Fox got a ride from a friend when were hit by a truck traveling at 53 mph. The truck ran a stop sign and crashed into… Read More »
