There are a lot of people alive today who still remember when seatbelts didn’t come “standard,” but they’re one of the most effective safety features ever added to modern vehicles. They do, very effectively, save lives. However, seatbelts can also be the source of...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving is more than just texting
Most people know the dangers of texting while driving. However, many don’t realize that distracted driving encompasses much more than just reading and sending messages while behind the wheel. Several behaviors take your focus off the road. Awareness of them can help...
Are senior citizens more prone to DUI?
With age comes many transformations—your taste, lifestyle preferences and social circles. However, some crucial changes are more subtle. As you grow older, your body becomes more sensitive to alcohol, your reaction time may slow down, and your hearing and vision may...
3 Major safety tips when your car stalls
However well you maintain your car, issues can still arise at any time. Highways also seem to attract car breakdowns. In addition to being extremely inconvenient, experiencing car troubles in the middle of traffic can be dangerous. Knowing what to do during an...
Auto accident-related catastrophic injuries – how bad is the issue?
A car crash can result in various types of injuries. You could suffer a bruise, cuts, scrapes or even a broken bone. You might even suffer burns if there’s fire involved. But of the different injuries you can suffer in a motor collision, the worst are the ones...
After losing a limb in a car accident, can you get compensation?
Suffering a life-altering injury, such as the loss of a limb, in a car accident is a traumatic event. The aftermath of such an event can be a difficult time filled with medical treatments, pain and the emotional struggle of adjusting to a new way of life. If you find...
5 strategies for motorcyclists to prevent car accidents
Motorcyclists enjoy a unique sense of freedom on the open road, but this freedom comes with an increased risk of accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely than car occupants to die in a crash....
Hair accessories can cause major damage in an accident
Car safety is an important topic, and it often focuses on seatbelt use, airbags and safe driving techniques. However, less obvious factors can also impact safety during a car accident, including the hair accessories that individuals wear, such as large clips and...
Who is most at risk of injury or death in a truck accident?
Every day, you share the road with a variety of other vehicles. If you travel on state highways or interstates, you will notice there are a lot of large trucks. Large trucks haul goods and materials all across the country, so they spend a lot of time on the roads....
How critical is medical care after a car accident?
The shock immediately following a car accident could prevent you from noticing pain and injury right away. Your body's fight or flight mechanism and the adrenaline you feel might numb your pain and cause distraction. Feelings of agitation, confusion or regret may...
