After an accident, the at-fault driver’s insurance company may send you a packet containing several documents. You will need to fill out these documents prior to initiating an insurance settlement. Among these documents, you will find a medical release form. This form authorizes the at-fault driver’s insurance to access your medical history. The requested dates …
The vocal cords sit in the back of the throat near the trachea. These muscles are flexible, and also extremely delicate. Your vocal cords help you speak by vibrating when air passes between them, and they prevent food or liquids from entering the windpipe by covering the trachea. Your vocal cords may become paralyzed …
For the year of 2018, 62,074 crashes occurred in the state of Utah. 156,357 people were affected by these accidents. 26,645 of those people were injured and 260 were killed in the accident. Alternatively, 130,352 people reported that they were uninjured in their crash. Crash Rates by Age Drivers between the ages of 15-24 have …
Your knee has four major ligaments making the complex structure of your joint: the ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL. Your ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, connects your femur and shin bone (tibia). This ligament prevents your tibia from sliding too far forward. The ACL provides structure to your knee. In sports such as soccer, basketball, …
A legal deposition is specific to personal injury lawsuits. In other words, a deposition will only occur when one party is suing another party for compensation. If you are able to settle with the at-fault driver’s insurance without going to court, a deposition is not necessary. A deposition is a formal procedure upon which parties …
Immediately Following the Accident If you have been in an accident, you should follow the same steps regardless of fault. Check on the status of the passengers in your vehicle, and if you are able, check the status of all others involved in the accident. If your accident was severe, call 911 immediately. If your …
Neuralgia refers to severe, shooting pain that occurs due to a damaged or irritated nerve. This condition can affect any part of the body and may cause mild to severe pain. Trigeminal (Facial) Neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia affects the trigeminal nerve. This nerve has three branches that send signals from the brain to the face, mouth, …
Located between the vertebrae of the spine, spinal discs act as cushions. These cushions work as shock absorbers and lessen the pressure put on the spine from daily activities such as moving, bending, twisting, etc. Your spinal discs have two main parts; the soft inside (called the nucleus), and the exterior shell (called the annulus). …
Semi-Truck Drivers Each county has limitations in regard to how many hours Semi-truck/large truck drivers can drive per week. In Europe, the maximum hours per workweek is 60, the US, 70, and Australia 72 hours. Despite the limit being stated as 70 hours in the United States, 10% of drivers still work 94 hours or …
Posture refers to the position of the body. More specifically, posture refers to the way your muscles, joints, and skeleton work together to keep your body upright. Proper posture keeps the spine properly aligned with the hips and head. It can also reduce the severity of injuries sustained in auto accidents, by maintaining a proper …
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