As smartphones and other mobile devices have become more common, so has distracted driving. However, distracted driving comes in many forms beyond texting while driving. Awareness of the types of distracted driving and the associated risks can help drivers stay safe...
When motorists get into car crashes, they have a possibility of suffering from what is called a traumatic tattoo. Motorcyclists in particular are at risk of this happening due to their lack of protection, but it can happen to anyone. What exactly is a traumatic...
Drunk driving is incredibly dangerous, and claims many lives across the United States each year. One of the most important things you can do to stay safe on the roads is to be able to recognize an impaired driver. There are several signs that somebody is driving...
Science is still studying how the brain works, and the different ways that injuries to it can impact the victim. Recent studies have continued to strengthen hypotheses about ties between certain areas of the brain and aspects of behavior or personality. Emotional and...
After a vehicle crash, even a minor collision, you should check for injuries and call 911 if anyone appears to be hurt. This is an instinctive action, but what next? Do you know what you should do after a crash? Make phone calls In addition to calling 911, if...
There are many different kinds of vehicle collisions and at some point, you may find yourself the victim of a crash. Even if a collision is minor and you walk away, you might have a medically consulted injury. What is this and how does it happen? About vehicle crashes...
Distracted driving causes more than 400,000 injuries each year, but this issue is not confined to drivers of pickups, vans and passenger vehicles. Truck drivers are not immune to distractions and given the sheer size and weight of a big rig, the occupants of a smaller...
Largely due to both its population and its extensive system of roads, the Lone Star State is a hotbed for motor vehicle accidents. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, a reportable crash happens somewhere in the state every 57 seconds. While...
How often do you see motorcycle riders dressed entirely in black? Or wearing shorts and sneakers? Or riding without a helmet? Safety is always an issue since motorcycle riders are vulnerable to car-bike crashes. So, how can the choice of wearing apparel help...
Even though electrocution during motor vehicle accidents is exceedingly rare, it is not impossible for you to survive a car accident only to die by electrocution after colliding with a power pole. In fact, according to reporting from ABC News, that very thing happened...