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Whiplash trauma results from the extreme stress put on the cervical spine during the lightning-quick motions of the head and neck upon the impact of a motor vehicle crash. Rear-end vehicle accidents are the cause of most crash-related whiplash injuries. Victims in...

Driving on the highways of Michigan will always be risky. This was underscored in the early morning hours of a recent Saturday. Two motor vehicle accidents are under investigation, one of which claimed the life of a woman. The Michigan State Police report shows that...

Drivers who are fatigued or drowsy pose deadly threats to other road users. The National Sleep Foundation reports that about 50% of drivers nationwide, including in Michigan, admit to frequent driving while they feel drowsy. More frightening is the estimated 20% of...

For the many in Michigan who are taking medications containing valsartan or other angiotensin receptor blockers to control high blood pressure, the recent recall of these and other drugs due to contamination may be alarming. This is especially true since the...

Michigan residents who suffer from heart failure or high blood pressure may rely on angiotensin receptor blockers to keep their conditions in check. These medicines, taken by pill or in liquid form, relax the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more freely and...

Nothing is as inviting for motorcyclists in Michigan as the arrival of warmer weather. Although accident risks exist for all road users, the injuries suffered due to motorcycle accidents are typically more severe than those suffered by occupants of passenger vehicles....

Distracted driving is any activity that takes the driver's attention away from the primary task of operating the motor vehicle. Distracted driving has become one of the most frequent causes of car accidents in Michigan and elsewhere. People's lives have become so busy...

The impact of a collision can leave vehicle occupants with long-term health problems. In Michigan and elsewhere, addressing injuries in the first 72 hours after a car accident is crucial. It is rarely a good idea to decline a trip to the hospital after a collision,...

Dealing with lost income, medical expenses, emotional trauma, and physical pain and suffering after suffering head trauma could be life-changing. Traumatic brain injury victims of car accidents in Michigan and their families might have to learn to live with the...

Drunk drivers are menaces on Michigan roadways. Learning how to recognize impaired drivers may be the best way to avoid involvement in drunk driving motor vehicle accidents. Although drunk drivers are more prevalent during the holidays, they threaten the safety of...