by Crash Support Network | Jan 6, 2021 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
Facing a motor vehicle crash while living in such an unprecedented time can be extra challenging to say the least. Recently, I had a couple of victims reach out to me expressing their fear of going to the emergency room for injuries that they sustained from an...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 28, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
Let’s admit it—we all do it! We make New Year’s Resolutions that we don’t or can’t keep. As a survivor of a motor vehicle crash, you may try to look to the New Year in a different way and make resolutions regarding your recovery. Here are a few goals to set for...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 20, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Driving
We are thinking of you this Holiday Season and we want you to know that you are not alone. I know our stories differ – they all start at different places, different cities and even different countries. Although our stories all start with a motor vehicle...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips |
What is an Occupational Therapist? After experiencing an injury or an illness, life can feel a lot different than it once did. You may have difficulties doing some of the activities that were once important or meaningful for you and you may struggle to fulfill the...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Brain Injury, Survivor Tips
As I write about my experience of brain injury a lot, you might be surprised when I say sometimes, I can’t explain how I feel. There are times this invisible heavy cloak descends on me. I’m trying to get on with a “normal” life whilst...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Brain Injury, Organizations
Keep Your Head Up – Why are we so passionate about supporting concussion recovery? We have both struggled with persistent symptoms ever since sustaining sports-related concussions in high school. We both faced an uphill battle in getting the right support...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Medical Treatments, Survivor Story
One morning in June of 1999 I was in a pedestrian cross-walk on my way to the University of Denver where I held a post-doctoral research position. I remember feeling particularly happy and hopeful about my future. Out of no where, a commercial truck appeared...
by Crash Support Network | Nov 4, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Driving
Passengers can help avoid a motor vehicle crash as safe driving does not always stop with the driver. Arriving safely is always the goal for everyone in a vehicle. Any diversion of your attention away from the safe operation of your vehicle, like chatting with...
by Crash Support Network | Oct 27, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog
Eye injuries in motor vehicle crashes are common. Sight is a fundamental part of everyday life and nearly every activity depends on it in some way. Although no two crashes are exactly the same, there are several common eye injuries that can happen after a collision....