Amputation is the technical term for limb loss. Motor vehicle collisions are one of the leading causes of amputations. Serious crashes can potentially cause immediate traumatic amputations. The force of the collision may cause sufficient physical damage to remove a...
If a driver gets into a car accident, there are many ways they could sustain serious physical injuries. These could cause all sorts of life-changing problems. However, did you know that some of these could impact your senses or your body’s capacity to process...
The enjoyment of being out on the open road is one of the primary allures of riding a motorcycle. Unfortunately, the adrenaline rush that motorcyclists experience is accompanied by particularly significant dangers. Most motorcyclists are very safe riders because...
Intersections are one of the most dangerous places that you can drive. According to the Federal Highway Administration, more than 50% of car crashes leading to either injuries or fatalities take place close to intersections or in the intersections themselves. This...
When you study historical data, you’ll find that most car accidents are not on remote or distant roads that people haven’t traveled before. Most of the time, these crashes just happen relatively close to home. In fact, one study noted that the majority of them occur...
Driving benefits people in many ways. It shortens the time people have to travel to get food and clothing. It helps people quickly get to their jobs. It also makes it easier for people to travel long distances. But, driving isn’t without dangers. One of the most...
The span of days between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day are collectively referred to as the “100 Days of Summer.” These months present enhanced safety challenges for motorists because more people are on the road during the summer months. One particularly...
Every time you set out on the road could be your last. It would only take one poor decision by another driver to cause a fatal crash or one that leaves you with serious permanent injuries. Short of never going out, what can you do to reduce the chance a crash happens...
Your safety on the road doesn't just depend on how well you maintain your vehicle and your own driving skills. The behavior of people you encounter on the road will also affect your safety. Unfortunately, drivers frequently make bad decisions with little regard to how...
The last year has challenged all Americans in different ways. Whether you now work from home or are an essential worker, you have labored through a tumultuous year and are looking for things to return to normal. However, labor in the United States has changed...
