Samantha is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Business Administration. She is passionate about safety and health and often works in conjunction with injury experts to help inform the online community about life-changing safety tips.
While car accidents are unfortunately common, the feelings they elicit are anything but. Car accidents are a traumatic experience for anyone involved, and they can lead to a range of physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. Along with physical injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the more common [...]
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Winter brings the holiday season, family gatherings, delicious food and good company. But it also can bring severe and inclement weather that can affect day to day tasks. One task that may be severely impacted by winter weather is driving. If possible, avoid driving if the weather is bad and the conditions will not improve, […]
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The time following a collision can be fraught with pain, uncertainty, and wondering if you will be able to recover financial compensation for what you may have lost. Depending on the circumstances of the collision, you may be entitled to recover damages. Damages can vary in type and amount depending on the type of crash, […]
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For many, summertime means vacation and traveling to various places on their bucket list. While guidelines around the pandemic may affect travel plans this summer, driving safety is always something to keep top of mind no matter the reason or season. Summer weather brings different challenges and conditions to consider when hitting the [...]
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The aftermath of an accident can be overwhelming. After the initial shock, you may be wondering what to do, especially if you are a passenger in an automobile. Common questions you may have are: “how can I help?”, “what should I be doing?”, and “should I stay out of the way?” Following a collision, there […]
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We all know cars have blind spots, but what is a “no zone”? “No zones” are the four large areas around a large commercial truck or trailer in which a truck driver cannot see. Since these larger vehicles have large blind spots or “no zones”, it is incredibly important for the safety of everyone on […]
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It’s news we hear all too often: people have lost their lives on the road due to preventable car collisions. In fact, over 25% of fatal crashes in the United States involved unsafe speeds and/or aggressive driving according to the most recent year of data provided by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite [...]
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The holiday season can be one of the most dangerous times on the road due to the increase in drunk driving and poor weather conditions. Coupled with a global pandemic and widespread worry, American roads are more dangerous than ever. As many opt for road trips rather than spending time on an airplane this upcoming […]
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Halloween is a seasonal holiday celebrated by many Americans, children and adults alike. To celebrate, many head to the street to trick-or-treat in colorful and spooky costumes. Halloween in 2020 may be different than previous years, with less pedestrians and more at home activities due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. However you [...]
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Car accidents are unfortunately common. In 2019, an estimated 38,800 people lost their lives in car crashes. In the same year, 4.4 million people were seriously injured in a car collision and required medical attention. And that was a 2% decline from 2018 and a 4% decline from 2017. While the number of car accidents […]
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