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Why Motorcyclists Deserve to Be Taken Seriously After a Crash
When you first get on a motorcycle, there's a thrill — the wind, the speed, the freedom. As someone who has ridden as a passenger numerous times, I understand just how freeing, powerful, and joyful riding a motorcycle can be. There’s nothing quite like the connection...
Getting Back in the Driver’s Seat After Being Injured in a Motor Vehicle Crash
Being involved in a motor vehicle crash can be a life-changing experience — physically, mentally, and emotionally. While healing your body is one part of the recovery journey, regaining the confidence to get back behind the wheel can be an entirely different...
Why Wearing a Helmet Is One of the Most Important Safety Habits You Can Have
From childhood bike rides to motorcycle journeys, helmets have always been associated with safety and for good reason. Yet many people still overlook this life-saving gear, choosing comfort or convenience over protection. Whether you’re riding a bicycle,...
Boat Safety Matters: National Drowning Prevention Week
Every summer, thousands of individuals across the world take to the water to enjoy the season. Whether it's a peaceful paddle, an exhilarating speedboat ride, a day of fishing with the family or swimming, water adds enjoyment to our day. There's something about the...
A Crash is Like a Blind Date with Trauma – You Never See It Coming
We all know the deal with blind dates. You agree to one, usually against your better judgment, and you show up with a mix of curiosity, anxiety, and blind hope. You don’t know what you’re walking into only that someone thought this was a good idea. Being injured in a...
What You Need to Do in the First 48 Hours After a Crash
Motor vehicle crashes are sudden, stressful, and often chaotic. In the aftermath, knowing what to do and when can protect your health, your rights, and your financial future. Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide on what you should do in the first 48 hours after a car...
Coping With the Trauma of Being Involved in a Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
Being involved in a fatal crash is a deeply traumatic experience and trauma doesn’t always leave visible scars. Whether or not there was a physical injury, the emotional and psychological aftermath can be just as profound—and often more difficult to articulate....
What It’s Really Like to Survive a Crash (Injuries Included)
Let’s start with the obvious: no one plans to get into a motor vehicle crash. You’re cruising along, maybe singing off-key to your playlist, and then—BAM—your coffee flies, and life suddenly takes a sharp turn into chaos. People say time slows down during a car...
Turning the Page After a Crash: Why Moving on is the Best Revenge
Getting injured in a motor vehicle crash turns your life upside down. One moment you're driving, heading somewhere familiar, and the next you're in pain, dealing with insurance, doctor visits, endless stress and many of us feel broken. And through it all, it’s easy...
Why a POA Could Be the Most Important Document You Ever Sign
Why Having a Power of Attorney (POA) is So Important Life doesn’t give us warnings. One moment you’re driving to work or running errands, and the next, you’re in a trauma hospital —unconscious, seriously injured, and unable to make decisions for yourself. Now...
The Impact of Hot Weather on Recovery and How to Cope
Summer is often associated with sunshine, vacations, and outdoor fun but if you're recovering from a motor vehicle crash, the heat can introduce a new set of challenges. From physical discomfort to complications with medication or therapy, hot weather can interfere...
Two Sides of the Same Road: Safety and Support After a Crash
Road safety is crucial. As a survivor of a horrific motor vehicle crash, I’ve experienced firsthand the emotional trauma, physical pain, feelings of loss, financial struggles, insurance denials, constant medical appointments and the life-changing impact a...
Employment Lawyer – Why Crash Survivors Shouldn’t Hesitate to Talk to One
Have you lost your job while recovering? At the Crash Support Network, we hear heartbreaking stories every day. Stories of hardworking individuals who, through no fault of their own, are left unable to work after being injured in a motor vehicle crash. These injuries...
How Our Daughter’s Story Became a Mission to Save Lives
Pain into Purpose: How Our Daughter's Story Became a Mission to Save Lives On October 28, 2017, our world shattered in an instant. Our beautiful 16-year-old daughter, Kailee, was on her way to a Halloween party with friends, just a few minutes from home. She was...
It’s Not an Accident: Reclaiming the Language of Traffic Violence
Crash Not Accident “The person who killed Kasey was on his 4th or 5th DUI when he plowed into us. The death of my three-year-old daughter was definitely no accident,” said mother Kelly DeHay about the crash that killed her child. Every time I hear the word...
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Vital Safety Tips Every Driver Should Know
At the Crash Support Network, we speak to motorcycle crash victims on a regular basis and we see firsthand how devastating motorcycle crashes can be not just for riders, but for their families and communities. Motorcycle crashes are often life-altering and, too often,...
Switching Your Lawyer During Your Case: What You Need to Know
Each year, dozens of crash survivors contact the Crash Support Network looking for help not just with regards to medical treatment or insurance questions, but with a much more personal concern: “How do I switch my personal injury lawyer?” If you’re asking that same...
The Reality of Recovery: It’s Not a Vacation
Recovery takes time, effort, and a lot of patience. And no, it’s not a vacation. The struggle isn't just about getting better, it’s about navigating life’s challenges without the financial safety net to back you up. It's a constant fight to get back to normal while...
Making Mealtime Easy When You Are Recovering
Recovering from a motor vehicle crash can literally flip your daily life upside down. Between pain management, doctor appointments, limited mobility, and fatigue, even basic tasks like making a meal can feel overwhelming. Pain, fatigue, stress, and even medication...
20 Things You Want to Know But Are Afraid To Ask
Recovering from a crash can be an uncertain time for you, and it is completely normal to have questions you might feel uncomfortable asking. Here are 20 things you may be afraid to ask.
Are Rideshare Services Contributing to Traffic Deaths in Chicago?
As Uber and Lyft become staples of city transportation, questions have emerged about whether their convenience is worth the cost in safety.
Meeting With A Personal Injury Lawyer – How To Prepare
It’s completely understandable to feel intimidated when preparing to meet with a personal injury lawyer after being injured in a crash.
Preventing Crashes, Protecting Yourself and Managing Recovery
As a crash survivor, I’ve learned firsthand how crucial road safety is. One moment can change everything, and being cautious behind the wheel can make all the difference. Preventing crashes, protecting yourself, and knowing how to recover if you are injured can make...
Ask A Lawyer Provides a Stress Free Space to Get Answers
After a motor vehicle crash, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about speaking with a personal injury lawyer. The legal process can seem overwhelming, and it can be difficult to even know where to start. That's where our free service "Ask a Lawyer" comes in. "Ask...
