Injured in a Rental Car Accident? Now What?

With any car collision there is a certain protocol you must follow, however if you were driving a rental car at the time of the accident, you will likely have a few more steps to take care of. It can be very traumatic to be involved in an automobile accident when you are in an unfamiliar city, driving an unfamiliar car, and most likely on vacation. Following the accident, you must first see to any injuries which drivers or passengers sustained. If anyone needs to go to the hospital, make sure they receive appropriate medical treatment. Many times people don’t think they are hurt as badly as they really are, due to the adrenaline which floods their body at the time of the accident. This adrenaline can mask pain and other symptoms of injury, then later on the person realizes the full extent of their injuries. Many people are also hesitant to go to an unfamiliar hospital, so they tell themselves (and others) they are fine.

New Study Links Concussions With An Alarming Health Risk

Being involved in an accident can be a traumatic and terrifying ordeal. If you are injured, your life may suddenly be turned upside down. While you are recovering from your injuries, it is natural to wonder how you will pay for medical bills, cover your mortgage, and take care of debts while you are unable to work. Insurance companies know this – and they prey upon those fears to convince injured accident victims to accept a quick and easy settlement. Unfortunately, this settlement is far below what you may need to fully recover – especially if your injury has a long-term consequence or if you develop complications down the road.

One of those common accident injuries – a concussion – could actually triple your risk of suicide. This should all be considered before reaching any agreement with the insurance company.

The Top 10 Biggest Mistakes Made in Personal Injury Claims

If you have suffered losses due to the negligence of another person, making your life whole again is your primary concern. While an experienced Colorado personal injury attorney can help you do this, injury and property damage victims can sometimes sabotage their own claims through seemingly innocent acts. Sadly, these innocent acts can turn out to be costly mistakes.

Distinguishing Between PTSD and TBI Using Brain Scans

Many symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are similar. Yet, effectively treating the two conditions must be done very differently. A new study, published in PLOS One, has discovered a method of distinguishing between PTSD and TBI using brain scans.

Hit-and-run attributed to previous brain injury

According to Danny Foster, attorney for Colorado fire chief’s wife Adriene Garcia, Garcia likely fled the scene of a car accident that injured two children because of a previous brain injury, CBS Denver reported on May 15. Aurora fire chief Mike Garcia called 9-1-1 as soon…

Altered Consciousness from a Traumatic Brain Injury

Altered Consciousness from a Traumatic Brain Injury When a person sustains a traumatic brain injury, the individual may lose aspects of his or her consciousness due to widespread damage to the brain. Depending on the severity, type, and location of brain damage a person sustains,…

Traumatic Brain Injuries and Dysarthria

Traumatic Brain Injuries and Dysarthria When a person sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI), he or she may develop a serious speech disorder known as dysarthria. Dysarthria is caused by damage to the nerves and areas of the brain responsible for controlling the speech organs,…

Vision Loss and Financial Consequences

Vision Loss and Financial Consequences Traumatic injuries to the eye or brain may cause a person to lose their vision. Depending on the severity of the injury, this vision loss may be permanent or temporary, and may completely affect their vision or result in only…

Physical and Occupational Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries

Physical and Occupational Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries often cause people to develop significant losses in mobility, resulting in the need for physical therapy, which often helps a victim regain some of their mobility and strength. Physical and occupational therapy can allow…

Spinal Cord Injuries and Syringomylia

Spinal Cord Injuries and Syringomyelia When a person sustains a traumatic injury to their spinal cord or develops a serious condition, such as meningitis due to medical negligence, they may experience severe health problems as a result. In particular, some of these initial complications can…

Injured in a Rental Car Accident? Now What?

New Study Links Concussions With An Alarming Health Risk