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Travelling While Recovering
Travelling while recovering from a motor vehicle crash can be difficult but it is possible. For those of us who are recovering from a collision, we are aware of the conflicting emotions when planning a trip or vacation. Your family wants to escape, the kids are...
Amputee Finds Her True Passion By Helping Others
An extraordinary woman who is also an amputee shares her journey with us. On Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, Kayce Kerr was in a near fatal car accident along I-95 returning from Thanksgiving weekend in Maryland with her family. Rescue crews worked for over 2 hours in an...
Let’s Talk Distracted Driving – The Cause of My Crash
How many times have you been driving next to a car only to look over and see them staring down into their lap? I cannot begin to tell you how many times I continue to see it and find myself asking, “Why”? By now, we have all heard about the dangers of driving...
Crash Survivor Shares Her Struggles as a Victim of a Drunk Driver
As a victim of a drunk driver, Shelly was seeking support and joined our online support group two years ago. Shelly agreed to share part of her story with our readers as she understands that sharing her recovery may help other survivors move forward. I am sharing her...
Mother Learns to Walk Again – Same Time As Her Toddler
Life changing crash leaves mother learning how to walk again at the same time as her 15 month old son. Watching your child take their first steps is an emotional milestone for any parent but for Rowena Owen, its even more significant because she is learning to walk...
There is No Excuse to Drive Impaired
There is no excuse to drive impaired and I am hoping by writing this blog, it will shed some light on how impaired drivers are a serious risk to everyone on our roads. As we are out driving, we always encounter reckless drivers. Most rant and rave when a driver cuts...
Facing a Motor Vehicle Crash During a Pandemic
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...
New Year’s Resolutions for the Survivor of a Crash
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...
We Are Thinking of You This Holiday Season
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...
There Are Huge Benefits to Seeing an Occupational Therapist as You Recover
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...
Behaviour Related Misunderstandings Provoked by Brain Injury
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 the cloak drags me down...
Keep Your Head Up
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 that...
Victim of Pedestrian Crash Pursues a Career in Mental Health
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...
Passengers Can Help Avoid A Collision
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...
Pay Attention To Eye Injuries Sustained in a Motor Vehicle Crash
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....
Helpful Tips For the Crash Survivor Recovering On Halloween
Recovering on Halloween, you may not feel up to the festivities. Who can blame you? From the candy to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time for kids and parents but as a crash survivor, you need to rest. Here Are Some Helpful Tips For The Crash...
Benefits of Owning a Dog As You Recover From a Crash
Owning a dog as you recover from a motor vehicle crash can be beneficial as your life can change in significant ways after an auto collision. A warm and caring environment is important in recovery and who better to provide unconditional love and support than a dog?...
Caring For Your Injured Loved One After a Crash
Caring for your injured loved one after a motor vehicle crash can be challenging. In the aftermath of a crash, most of the caregiving in your family may be on the person who has been injured. While it is reasonable that your family’s attention and energy will be...
The Benefits of Aqua Therapy & Hydrotherapy As You Recover
Aquatic therapy is physical therapy that takes place in a pool under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional. As I recovered from a motor vehicle crash, aqua therapy was recommended as part of my rehabilitation plan and although I was nervous and...
Three Reasons Not to Trust a Trucking Company
Trucking Companies are on our roads everyday. If you get hit and seriously injured or had a family member killed by a commercial truck, don’t be surprised if one of the first people you see at the hospital is a representative from the trucking company. They’ll...
9 Phases of a Lawsuit & What You Need to Know
Phases That Every Accident Lawsuit Goes Through and What You Need to Know as the Victim - On your commute to work, your car gets sideswiped by a semitruck. You hit your head and go to the hospital. As the medical bills start piling up, you hire a truck accident...
Have You Been Injured in a Commercial Trucking Accident?
Commercial Trucking Accident - Think You Can’t Afford a Lawyer After Being Injured in a Commercial Trucking Accident? Think Again. “You can’t afford an attorney.” “A lawyer will just take whatever money you win anyway.” “The process will be so much...
Leaving The Hospital to Homecare – Helpful Reminders
Leaving the hospital to homecare, you may be so overwhelmed with everything that is going on around you that you may have a hard time focusing when your doctor informs you that it is time to take the necessary steps to begin your discharge. Most people do not like...
Recovering Psychologically After a Motor Vehicle Crash
Recovering psychologically after surviving a motor vehicle crash is common. When you have been involved in a serious auto collision, you may often find that recovering psychologically from the trauma is every bit as difficult, or even more so, than getting over the...
