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Depression common with Head Injuries

Depression common with Head Injuries

Depression is a common symptom from a traumatic brain injury following an auto or motorcycle accident.  I have represented many clients over the years who have suffered depression resulting from a head injury….

Brain Injuries, Personality Changes, and Motorcycle Accidents

Brain Injuries, Personality Changes, and Motorcycle Accidents

Brain Injuries, Personality Changes and Motorcycle Accidents  An unfortunate and common symptom from a traumatic brain injury following an auto or motorcycle accident are personality changes.  I have represented many clients over…

Beware of Shoulder Edge Drop Off

Beware of Shoulder Edge Drop Off I would like to warn you of the dangers of our highway shoulders. These highway shoulders are more commonly…

Jaw Injury and Motorcycle Accidents

Jaw Injury and Motorcycle Accidents

Suffering Jaw Injury in Motorcycle Accidents Damage to the jaw and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) frequently occurs in motorcycle accidents, whether or not a helmet is worn….

Throat Injuries and Motorcycle Accidents

Throat Injuries and Motorcycle Accidents

Throat injuries and Motorcycle accidents happen far more frequently than people think. When there is no enclosure protecting the body, the throat is an area…

Auto Accidents – Deteriorating Highway Shoulder Defect Cases

Deteriorating highway shoulders can cause auto accidents with personal injuries and wrongful deaths on our roadways. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says about 11,000 people…

Elbow Fractures common in Motorcycle Accidents

Elbow Fractures common in Motorcycle Accidents

Elbow fractures are common in motorcycle accidents. Elbow fractures are divided into two types: • Extra-articular, in which the fracture lines don’t enter the joint…

Motorcyle Accident Statistics

Motorcyle Accident Statistics

All information regarding the motorcycle accident statistics compiled here comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  A rider is…

The Safety of Motorcycle Helmets

The Safety of Motorcycle Helmets

The Safety of Motorcycle Helmets Motorcycle helmets aren’t a complete preventative against facial and head trauma. A study was done that looked at helmet type…

Motorcyclists and the Dreaded Hill

Motorcyclists and the Dreaded Hill

Motorcyclists and their passengers will sometimes suffer injury when they approach a stop on a hill or when the driver of the motorcycle attempts to…

Intersections – Increased Dangers to Motorcyclists

Intersections – Increased Dangers to Motorcyclists

Statistics indicate that nearly one-third of motorcycle crashes occur at intersections. Of the collisions that occur at intersections, most involved a vehicle making a left-hand…