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How Do Car Crashes Cause Shoulder Injuries?
Shoulder injuries are extremely common after a car accident and can be debilitating due to their complexity and proximity to the spine. Side collisions, pulling seatbelts, and rolling vehicles can all severely affect the shoulder, which is one of the most complex joints in the body. Common Shoulder Injuries Caused by Car Crashes Shoulder injuries…
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Speeding and Car Collisions: A Dangerous Combination
We’re all tempted to shave a few minutes off our travel time, and the speedometer can creep up before we realize it. But speeding can have devastating consequences. In 2017, 26% of U.S. traffic fatalities—almost 10,000 deaths—directly resulted from speeding. These statistics clash with the public perception of speeding. In fact, 70% of drivers admit…
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Spring Break Notoriously Dangerous Time
Mid-March means thousands will be traveling along Texas roads to visit popular spring break destinations like Port Aransas and South Padre Island. For families, a trip to the beach is innocent fun, but for many teenagers and young adults immersed in binge drinking culture, spring break can be a dangerous and deadly time. In 2018…
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Who Is Responsible for E-Scooter Injuries?
Since the dockless electric scooter company Bird entered the San Antonio market in October 2018, we’ve seen a steady increase in e-scooter crashes and serious injuries. Unfortunately, this trend is likely to continue. Keep reading to learn more about the rapidly developing world of dockless scooter injury law. Electric Scooters Are Wildly Popular — and…
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Concussions Can Lead to Life-Changing Pituitary Dysfunction
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. This year, Crosley Law wants to highlight the destructive impact of pituitary dysfunction (PD), which can occur as a part of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Keep reading to learn more about this commonly overlooked, but life-changing, condition. What Is Pituitary Dysfunction? The pituitary gland secretes hormones and is…
