Category Archives: Accident Injury Types

Motor vehicle fires account for 1 out of every 5 fires. One out of eight fire deaths are from motor vehicle fires. Six hundred people are killed and 1,200 firefighters are injured every year from motor vehicle fires. A vehicle …

Paralysis is defined as complete loss of strength in an affected limb or muscle group and can be the devastating result of a motor vehicle accident. Seatbelts and airbags can protect drivers and passengers against severe nerve damage. However, seatbelts …

Quadriplegia is a condition in which victims have lost sensation and mobility in both their lower and upper body. Quadriplegia affects all four limbs and is sometimes referred to as tetraplegia. Car accidents are the leading cause of quadriplegia. The …

Paraplegia, a type of paralysis, affects both the legs and the trunk. Individuals who are affected by paraplegia have no movement in their legs, and often limited or no movement in their torso. Paraplegia is caused by spinal cord injury, …