Driving requires the driver's full attention, and even then, sometimes that falls short inexplicably. When drivers encounter something in the roadway that appears obvious, they may not see it. This is a phenomenon known as inattentional blindness, and it may become...
Personal Injury
What are a few common explanations for erratic driving?
People love to drive. Besides offering the freedom to travel from place to place, gearheads relish the thrill of revving motors. Unfortunately, sometimes motorists are reckless, putting themselves, as well as responsible operators, in danger. Varying rationales exist...
How do brain injuries manifest?
Brain injuries are among the most problematic injury types that a person can suffer from. It is important to understand how they manifest in order to get proper treatment. Categorizing and classifying brain injuries early on can also help victims and their families...
Can you develop mental illnesses after physical injury?
Suffering an unexpected physical injury can affect your life in numerous ways, including relationships and your career. The adjustment of living with limitations during your recovery can take a toll on your emotional state. If you experienced a severe physical injury,...
How does brain trauma affect coping?
Brain trauma affects various aspects of your mental health and wellness for weeks, months and even years after a head injury incident. Though many focus on the physical ramifications and the mental impact, it can also affect you on an emotional level. This includes...
Mental, physical and financial costs of a spinal cord injury
Anyone in a serious accident, whether it be a motor vehicle accident or a fall, may wish for a speedy recovery. Some injuries, however, are a bit more permanent. Both of these accidents make up the majority cause of spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries have a...
How do you identify brain trauma?
After suffering from a head injury, you will also likely suffer from some form of injury to the brain. Brain trauma can come in different forms and may vary greatly from something that you can recover from within a few weeks, to something that will impact your life...
How does a brain injury impact memory?
After receiving a brain injury, you deal with many side effects. Some last hours or days. Others may stretch on for weeks or months. In severe cases, a particular effect can last years or a lifetime. Where do memory issues fall on this spectrum? How does a brain...
A new rule changes the use of cellphones in VA
During this summer, politicians in Virginia passed new legislation to enforce a cellphone ban for drivers across the state. However, this law is now finally effective on January 1, 2021. The law hopes to fight distracted driving by prohibiting anyone from holding a...
Serious injuries resulting from dangerous dog bites
Dangerous dog bites sometimes result in serious injuries, and Virginia law holds canine owners strictly liable for any harm or damages caused by an overly aggressive pet. There is no requirement for an individual bitten or attacked by a dog classified as dangerous to...