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What Happens if Your Uber Gets Into a Crash?
In the event that your Uber driver gets into a collision while transporting you to your destination, their coverage extends to you as well.
Woman Creates Podcast After Near Fatal Crash
With this type of injury, you're looking at nine to twelve months of recovery.” I heard the words coming from the mouth of the attending surgeon at Roanoke Memorial Hospital but it didn't register completely. “Sure, Doc I'm ready, but can you save the...
Always Check Your Medications!
As we recover from a motor vehicle crash, a vast majority of us will be given medications while we are in the hospital for various reasons and once discharged, many of us will be given a handful of scripts to fill at the pharmacy as we return home or to a...
We Used to Love to Drive
How many of us remember a “365”? Years ago in Canada, a 365 was similar to what they call a learners permit today and when I was 16, I got my 365. It consisted of a written test and if you passed, you were able to drive a car with a licensed driver beside you...
Finally I Reached My Day in Court and it Was Challenging
The Fix They say it takes a village, and never was that truer than when I was preparing to come home. I had declared my intent to return home for Christmas, and I had no idea how much, and how many it would take to move heaven and earth to meet that date. We had a...
Life-Changing Crash Leaves Man Full of Love
Who knew how little control we really have of our lives? I had so many plans for myself as a young 25 year old. I was working on my master’s degree in computer science and planning to work overseas in Asia. I loved to travel and learn about other...
It’s so Important to Have a Team Who are Supportive and Compassionate
So it’s happened…and it’s happened to you ...or someone in your family. A serious car crash or loss, or diagnosis has changed the trajectory of life as you know it right now. Aside from injuries sustained, you are riddled with emotions…maybe misplaced (or well-placed)...
Kevin Rempel Went From Paralysis to the Paralympics and Podium
We are so pleased to introduce you to Kevin Rempel who has an incredible story of overcoming a tremendous amount of adversity. In 2002 his father Gerry fell from a tree while deer hunting leaving him a complete paraplegic one year from retirement. Four years later...
Acceptance and Finding Purpose After a Traumatic Accident
When the doctors told me after my accident that it would take a long time to heal, I never imagined that 18 months later I would still be on my recovery journey. But those 18 months, however frustrating and tough, haven't been wasted time. They helped me...
Fatal Car Crash – How to Help the Family with Their Sudden Loss
According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, approximately 1.35 million people die in road crashes each year across the globe; on average 3,700 people lose their lives every day on the roads and no one can explain the emotional turmoil a...
Guest Blogger Andrew Lawlor Meets the Captain
The Captain and the Kid When someone gets hurt, immediate thoughts go to the person directly affected. Secondly, to family and close friends, knowing they need support and assistance. Not sure that anyone thinks about the dog. Her name was Indie, a sweet,...
Life Changing Crash Inspired Woman to Support Others
When I first started an Online Support Group for victims of motor vehicle crashes back in 2015, I never thought I would eventually launch a quarterly newsletter and become a Crash Survivor Blogger not to mention a self-published author. A lot has happened...
HOVITA – Hope for Victims of Traffic Accidents in Uganda
HOVITA Championing Road safety advocacy, support and protection of road crash victim’s rights in Uganda. Uganda among other countries has failed to provide effective care for road traffic victims after a crash. Thorough investigation of crash cases and...
Crash Survivor’s Wife Shares Three Things Crucial to Recovery
Thick, black smoke obscured a semi one inky night in July of 2012. A truck with mechanical problems crawled on the freeway. Neither my husband Derek nor his boss, the driver, saw the truck before drilling into the back of it. Nearly every bone in Derek’s face and eye...
Don’t Drive Distracted – i Pinky Swear Campaign Led by Crash Survivor
I Pinky Swear They say your life can change in the blink of an eye…. I never really understood the true meaning of this statement until I was hit by a distracted driver 6 years ago. Looking back at the person I was, the things I could do, the plans I had for my...
9 Biggest Mistakes People Make After a Car Crash
Biggest Mistakes People Make After a Car Crash. The minutes, hours, and days after a car crash are typically chaotic. Unfortunately, making any mistake during this crucial time can seriously hurt your chances of recovering the damages you deserve. Below you’ll...
My Mom Didn’t Drive But it Never Held Her Back
Mom was 89 when she passed away and she never had a driver’s license. Born in 1932, things were certainly different back then. Although my mom didn’t drive and never had any interest in getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, as kids, we certainly didn’t miss...
Waterfalls – Guest Blogger Shares Power of Music
Cinderella Man Back in the hospital, this time I am being visited by a doctor. He's a good-looking doctor. Too good-looking. Tv-doctor good looking, soap-opera-fake-doctor good looking. I listen as he shares news about my arms. In response I say, “14 seems like a...
Holiday Thoughts From One Crash Survivor to Another
Dear crash survivor, I want you to know—I get it. This is your old body speaking. Listen up because I have a lot to share with you. Ever since your motor vehicle crash, you’ve been missing the “old you.” And with the holidays approaching, I know this time of year can...
The Stakes are High: You Need to Pick the Right Attorney
Picking the right attorney to represent you when you have been injured is vital. When people have been seriously injured or family members have been killed as the result of another’s negligence, their lives are changed. If the wreck involves a wrongful death or...
You’re Getting Better Every Day
Sarah sustained a severe traumatic brain injury at the age of 15 after getting in a car with an underage drinking driver and is the author of the book, "You're Getting Better Every Day." Her writings have been published in Hope magazine and ADDitude Magazine....
Preparing for the Winter Holiday Season
Preparing for the winter holiday season has always involved anticipation, excitement of get-togethers with friends and family, office parties, gift exchanges, and other winter traditions. Trying to keep up with long standing customs or, as is sometimes the...
Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor Stays Positive
On 8/23/2008, I was a passenger in a serious one-vehicle rollover accident that resulted in a severe traumatic brain injury. The driver was drunk, 6 people packed into a single cab truck (4 in front and 2 in the bed), and a story that was rumored was that we...
Leg or Life – Andrew Shares His Recovery Journey as a Guest Blogger
Comfortably Numb Back in the abandoned hospital, trapped on my back. I try and fail to sit up - again, and again, and again. I can see and hear an infomercial on an old tv. The host is laughing, as he introduces the brand-new video collection. On the screen, trying...
