by Todd Hartwig | Jun 19, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Certain parts of the body are more susceptible to injury during motor vehicle collisions. This is especially true for your neck. Why? Because the body is (relatively) stable due to the car seat and seat belt, most of the energy transferred from the colliding vehicles...
by Todd Hartwig | May 22, 2014 | Auto Accidents
Most injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents occur at crash speeds below 12 mph. Most cars withstand 8-12 mph impacts without any structural damage. Thus, there is NO correlation between vehicle damage and injury/outcome. Anyone who tells you differently is...
by Todd Hartwig | Dec 5, 2013 | Auto Accidents
Old Man Winter is here. He brings cold temperatures and icy roads. Be sure to leave extra distance between you and the vehicles around you. Also, if you get into a wreck- get treatment! Trauma today can lead to long-term pain and disability. Marcum...
by Todd Hartwig | Oct 10, 2013 | Auto Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration you are 23 times more likely to get into an automobile crash if you text while driving. To put this in perspective, a person’s likelihood to crash with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 (most states’ legal...
by Todd Hartwig | May 16, 2013 | Auto Accidents
Following a car accident you are MORE likely to get into another one! Why? Your range-of-motion in your neck/back is decreased, your reflexes are sluggish and your anxiety behind-the-wheel is much greater. In addition, concentrating is difficult when in pain and...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 14, 2013 | Auto Accidents
Most injuries from car accidents occur in crashes under 12 mph. Thus, even those “minor fender-benders” can do serious damage to your body. What does this mean? Be sure to get evaluated and then treated for your injuries following any type of car...
