Category: Car Accident

A car accident can leave more than physical injuries behind. Emotional distress, including anxiety, PTSD, and amaxophobia (fear of driving), can affect sleep, work, relationships, and daily routines long after the crash. What Does Emotional Distress Look Like? After a collision, people may feel shock, sadness, fear, irritability, or anger. Some develop recurring nightmares, flashbacks, or a persistent sense of being on edge, while others begin avoiding roads, traffic, or riding in vehicles altogether. In some cases, these reactions rise[…] Read More

Car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from broken bones to concussions. But not all serious injuries involve direct physical trauma. Hypoxic brain injury is a dangerous condition caused by reduced oxygen to the brain that can be caused by some car crashes. Although less obvious than a head injury, the consequences can be just as severe, if not more so. What Is a Hypoxic Brain Injury? A hypoxic brain injury occurs when the brain does not receive[…] Read More

Every year, thousands of New Jersey drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians are injured or killed in car accidents where excessive speed was a major factor. Most of us do not think twice about speeding a little when we are in a hurry to get somewhere, but driving even just a few miles per hour over the legal limit dramatically increases the risk of a serious crash, and the severity of injuries when one occurs. Why Is Speeding So Dangerous? Speeding[…] Read More