survivor tips
Surviving a motor vehicle crash changes you. It’s not just the physical recovery, though that alone can be grueling. It’s the emotional weight, the mental toll, and the shift in perspective that stays with you long after the crash scene is cleared. For many, the trauma doesn’t end at impact. And for families who lose loved ones in fatal crashes, the road to healing is long, uncertain, and deeply personal. That’s why we believe that road safety and emotional support must go hand in hand.
By sharing vital information, offering resources, and fostering community engagement, we strive to raise awareness about the importance of safe driving, and supporting individuals impacted by road trauma.
My Experience Attending Examinations for Discovery
My experience attending Examinations for Discovery is worth a share. "What on earth are Examinations for Discovery" I find myself asking my lawyer. You see, the law firm was calling to set up a convenient time for these examinations to take place. I was the...
Crash Survivor Shares Tips on Attending an Independent Medical Exam
At one point or another throughout your recovery, you will be asked to attend an Independent Medical Exam which is better known as an (IME) or as some of us call it… “an insurance medical exam.” You will find yourself asking the same question I did when I was first...
The Driver That Caused My Crash Plead Guilty
The driver plead guilty that caused the horrific motor vehicle crash that I was involved in which changed my life forever. Sometime in January, I received a call from the police officer that came to the site of my motor vehicle crash. I would soon learn that this...
Facebook Can Be Beneficial While Recovering
Surviving a motor vehicle collision can be extremely overwhelming and isolating when you are recovering. You can be diagnosed with health conditions you may have never heard of before. The struggles are real and you may be feeling alone. I have been wanting to write...
Festive Celebrations As A Crash Survivor
Festive Celebrations as a crash survivor can be a challenging time for us while we are recovering. Everything is suppose to be happy with plenty of family and togetherness but what if you are a survivor of a car crash? As survivors, we need to acknowledge that the...
15 Things Every Crash Survivor Should Know
When we suddenly find ourselves recovering from a crash, we have no idea what lies ahead for our future. Our lives drastically change in a matter of seconds and we will need time to recover. From one crash survivor to another, here are important tips that every...
Left To Face Financial Burdens During Recovery
While I was left to face financial burdens from being involved in a motor vehicle crash, family and friends started to attend Christmas Parties, bake cookies and shop for gifts, while I found myself completely and utterly overwhelmed with medical appointments....
Brain Injury- Jumbled Brain
As if facing a life time with a brain injury isn’t enough, you become more likely to have other accidents. Everyone will have accidents, that’s just being human. But brain injury survivors are at higher risk of injuring themselves. Yesterday I did another one, that...
The Challenge of Living with an Invisible Condition Called Pain
Since pain is subjective- each person ‘owns their own pain’ and has learned to use that word through their OWN experiences (injury, disease, condition). An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in...
Four Important Tips for Healing After A Collision
Healing after a collision should be your first priority as physical trauma can cause severe injuries that prevent normal daily activities. Depending on the severity of the injury, it can take weeks or months to recover. It is crucial to listen to your body and allow...
Social Media When You Are Recovering From a Crash
Social media use after a collision especially if you have an active social media life, can be a difficult change for you. Your first inclination after you have been involved in a motor vehicle crash may be to update your status and/or your followers to inform...
What are Examinations for Discovery?
Examinations for Discovery is an important part of every personal injury claim where lawyers for each of the parties involved question the parties under oath about the matters involved in your lawsuit. The questions and answers are taken down by a reporter and later,...
