Although for most of us driving is second nature, getting in a car is still probably the most dangerous thing you do each day. According to the Association For International Road Travel, “Approximately 1.35 million people die in road crashes each year [and] on average 3,700 people lose their lives every day on the roads.” […]
Jackson Sawa
Approximately 60% of adult drivers have driven while feeling drowsy in the past year, and about 37% have fallen asleep at the wheel. Driving while fatigued can lead to serious accidents and fatalities. This article will discuss the consequences of driving while fatigued and provide tips to prevent drowsy driving. Drowsy driving is a form [...]
Emma Johnson
Being aware of the immediate damages to your body after a car accident is a given, but the frequent inevitability of delayed car accident injuries come to many car accident victims as a surprise. The truth is, an onset of injuries weeks, even months, after a collision is possible. Many of these, however, are often […]
Ally
Pedestrian safety is a top priority for cities, communities, and towns all across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pedestrian accidents caused 7,000 deaths in 2020. In order to uphold pedestrian safety, both drivers and pedestrians need to be aware of the risks. A recent report published by Stone [...]
Tessa
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 [...]
Sam
Every injury involving the brain should be handled with caution. Nevertheless, not every head injury is so traumatic that it causes permanent damage or loss of life. An example of such an injury are concussions, which are common head injuries that can be on a spectrum from mild to more serious in severity. Because concussions […]
Ally
Car accidents are one of the most common sources of injuries and fatalities in America. No matter how careful, there are inevitable situations where drivers may not have control over the wheel. However, there are certain ways to take caution and minimize the risk of getting into an accident. In this article we are going […]
Mandy Mayer
Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling and exhilarating experience, but it’s important to remember that it can also be dangerous. The National Safety Council reports an average of 12,000 motorcycle accidents per year, and 500 fatalities. While these numbers don’t seem large in proportion to vehicles on the road, they are to [...]
Ally
Since car and truck accidents both involve motor vehicle damage, people involved, and the rules of the road, they are very similar in many ways, although they have distinctive differences. The way the accident happens, the severity of the accident, and the way liability is assigned are all ways the accidents’ resolutions vary between [...]
Ally
Car accidents can be a traumatizing and devastating experience. If you were in a car accident, you may want to share your experience with your loved ones through a social media post. It is important to consider the potential implications of posting photos of your car accident or details of your injuries online. In this […]
Natalie Padilla