Car Accidents

Most people eventually notice that night driving gets harder as they older. Headlights from oncoming vehicles seem painfully bright, glare on the road worsens and it becomes increasingly difficult to see lane lines and pedestrians. Unfortunately, this is just the...

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that young drivers have a very high risk of being involved in serious accidents. For example, drivers between 16 and 19 years old have one of the highest fatal accident rates of any age group. These...

Drivers are widely taught about the safe following distance. This starts during the initial training and continues with the popularized recommendation of the three-second rule. With this rule, when the car ahead passes a stationary object, the following car should...

Technically, anything that a driver does other than operating their vehicle is a form of distracted driving. This can even apply to simple everyday activities. Many people drink coffee during their commute, for instance, which is considered distracted driving. As...

Establishing who was at fault for a car crash can be relatively easy. If a driver runs a red light or becomes distracted and rear-ends another vehicle, there are usually few questions about who is to blame for the incident. However, fault and liability are not...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most insidious consequences of car accidents. Unfortunately, it can easily go unnoticed in the immediate aftermath if accident survivors don’t seek immediate medical intervention. Unlike visible wounds, TBIs—especially mild...

Paralysis is a life-changing injury that can occur after a serious road traffic accident. It happens when the body’s ability to control muscles is lost due to nerve damage. The type and location of the injury often determine how severe the paralysis is. Below are some...

All road traffic collisions can be serious, but head-on collisions are generally the most devastating in terms of injuries and fatalities. This is especially the case when vehicles travel at high speeds. Below are some important points to consider.     High impact In...

Many amputation injuries are caused by heavy machinery. The machine is incredibly powerful and may work too quickly for someone to react. An example of this could be a hydraulic press that stamps down to create metal sheet panels for cars. Systems with turning gears,...

Most drivers know they shouldn’t use their phones while driving. Yet, many are under the false impression that they can safely do so via a hands-free device. It’s not surprising, since manufacturers now include hands-free setups in their vehicles. Unfortunately,...