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Helping Children Cope When a Parent Is Hospitalized After a Motor Vehicle Crash
A motor vehicle crash can change a family’s life in an instant. When a parent is seriously injured and hospitalized, children are often left facing a confusing and frightening situation they may not fully understand. At the Crash Support Network, we often hear from...
What Every Driver Should Know About Turtles Crossing
At the Crash Support Network, our mission is to raise awareness about the impact of motor vehicle crashes, to promote road safety and encourage safer choices behind the wheel. While much of our work focuses on supporting people affected by crashes, road safety also...
The Things Crash Survivors Think About That Most Drivers Never Do
For many people, driving is simply part of daily life. It is routine. Familiar. Automatic. We buckle our seatbelts, start the engine, and head off to work, school, appointments, or family gatherings without giving much thought to the journey itself. For crash...
Brain Injury Awareness Month: Understanding, Support, and the Road to Recovery
This is a time to bring attention to one of the most life-altering yet often invisible consequences of a motor vehicle crash. For many crash survivors, the injury is not always obvious at first. There may be no casts, no visible wounds, and no immediate signs to...
Recognizing PTSD Awareness Month and the Invisible Impact of Trauma
June is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the many ways it can affect people long after a traumatic event has ended. For crash survivors, this month carries a deeply personal...
Better Than the Weather Channel? When Crash Survivors Become Their Own Forecast
“Looks like rain.” For many motor vehicle crash survivors, that phrase doesn’t come from checking a weather app. It comes from our body. If you’ve ever noticed increased pain, stiffness, headaches, nerve discomfort, or fatigue before a storm rolls in, you’re...
Summer Road Trips and Safety Tips
Summer is road trip season. Whether you're heading to the cottage, visiting family, exploring a new destination, or enjoying a weekend getaway, roads become busier as people take advantage of the warmer weather. For many, road trips are filled with excitement and...
Recognizing National Trauma Survivors Day
Every year on the third Wednesday in May, communities, healthcare professionals, advocates, and support organizations recognize National Trauma Survivors Day which is a day dedicated to raising awareness about traumatic injuries, prevention, recovery, and the...
What Are Accommodations and Modifications After a Crash?
Recovering from motor vehicle crash is rarely just about physical healing. Even a seemingly minor collision can leave lasting effects consisting of fatigue, limited mobility, and emotional stress that can affect everyday life. Returning to work, driving, managing...
Personal Injury Claims: Why Answering Your Lawyer Matters
When you've been injured in a motor vehicle crash, you already know how heavy everything can feel. The appointments, the pain, the paperwork, the constant reminders of what happened. And when an email from your personal injury law firm comes in, it can trigger that...
Respecting Funeral Processions on the Road
A funeral procession is one of the most solemn sights you will encounter on the road. It is not just a line of slow-moving vehicles; it’s a visible expression of grief, respect, and remembrance. Each vehicle represents someone whose life has been touched by the person...
What a Car Crash Teaches You Without Asking
Life has a way of teaching us lessons we never asked for, often through experiences that shake us to our core. Being injured in a motor vehicle crash is one of those experiences. Beyond the immediate physical recovery, there are lessons that are sometimes quiet and...
Roadside Memorials: Moments That Make Us Pause
I still remember the first time I noticed one. Driving home on a familiar stretch of road, I saw a small, weathered cross tucked, a few faded flowers lying at its base and a photo of a young girl. She had a mesmerizing smile. She was so incredibly happy in the...
When Imaging Fails to See the Pain – Invisible Injuries
A car crash divides your life into “before” and “after.” Even weeks later, once the initial chaos has passed and your scans come back normal, you may still find yourself in pain, dizzy, or struggling with your mood. It is a confusing moment; you might fear you haven’t...
Your Voice Matters: Writing a Victim Impact Statement After a Serious or Fatal Crash
What Is a Victim Impact Statement? A victim impact statement is a written or spoken account that explains how a motor vehicle crash has affected you physically, emotionally, and financially. It is often presented during sentencing in a criminal case. For survivors,...
Lights, Sirens, and Safety: How Drivers Should Respond to Emergency Vehicles
Traffic crashes can be stressful not just for those involved, but for everyone on the road. When you see brake lights ahead or notice an emergency scene, it’s easy to get frustrated, honk, or try to move around the backup. But patience is not just a virtue in these...
February is the Month of Love – including Self-Love
February is often celebrated as the month of love, filled with reminders to care for the people who matter most to us. But love isn’t limited to romantic gestures or special occasions. Love also shows up in quieter, more meaningful ways through self care, compassion,...
Winter Driving Tip: Why You Should Always Keep the Gas Topped Up
Winter weather is hitting many parts of the United States with unusually low temperatures and snow, creating road conditions that drivers are not always prepared for. Unlike Canada, where freezing temperatures and heavy snow are common and people plan accordingly,...
Car Maintenance Matters: Keep Your Vehicle Safe and Reliable
Many of us treat car maintenance as an afterthought—something to do only when a warning light pops up or a strange noise appears. But the truth is, regular car maintenance is not just about keeping your vehicle running smoothly; it’s about safety, reliability, and...
Driving Safely as We Age: Knowing When to Hang Up the Keys
For many older adults, driving is more than just transportation. It is independence, freedom, and control over daily life. But as we age, natural changes in vision, reaction time, memory, and physical ability can increase risks on the road. With the right strategies,...
Winter Road Closures: Stay Off Closed Roads and Stay in Your Vehicle
Winter storms can quickly turn safe roads into hazardous ones. Heavy snow can cover lanes in minutes, freezing rain creates sheets of ice, and strong winds cause drifting snow and whiteout conditions. When visibility drops or traction is lost, even slow speeds can...
Support After a Motor Vehicle Crash: Introducing Crash Connections
Recovering from a motor vehicle crash can feel isolating. Even when friends and family want to help, it is not always easy for them to fully understand the physical, emotional, and mental challenges survivors face. That is why we are proud to introduce Crash...
Winter Road Safety & Slip-and-Fall Tips for Crash Survivors
How the Crash Support Network Can Help You Navigate the Season Safely When temperatures drop, hazards rise especially for anyone recovering from injuries caused by a motor vehicle crash. Winter weather brings new risks both on the road and on foot, and even a...
Tis the Season to Remember Those That Are Healing
The holiday season is a time filled with sparkle, noise, celebration, and togetherness. But for many people recovering from a motor vehicle crash, this time of year can feel very different. Instead of gatherings, they may be spending their days in doctor’s...
