It's clear that using a cellphone while you drive is a distraction. Some drivers find themselves looking down at the phone, while others will take their hands off the wheel to use the device. This type of distraction is one that causes many fatal car accidents every...
Year: 2022
Why has distracted driving become such a dangerous issue?
For years, drunk driving was the scourge of vehicle safety advocates. Despite all of the data showing how alcohol affected people's driving ability, people continue to get behind the wheel and cause crashes. Drunk driving remains an issue to this day, but it now...
Why do car crashes have a strong association with brain injuries?
People can suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in many different circumstances. They could fall while cleaning their gutters or get hurt playing football in college. However, a large number of TBIs are the results of motor vehicle collisions. There is a strong...
Facial injuries in auto crashes could change your life
If you get into a car crash and suffer serious injuries to your face, your life could be changed significantly. You may have to go through surgery to repair broken bones or to help graft skin onto areas where it’s missing. You may have burns or deep lacerations that...
Can’t see after a crash? You could have a brain injury
When you think about vision impairment after an auto accident, you might imagine that it would be caused by physical damage to the eyes or nerves delivering information to them. What you may not be aware of is that you could lose your vision even if you never hit the...
Is it time to look into seeking bankruptcy?
It is not always easy to know when a bankruptcy could be the right choice for you, but there are some red flags that may help you recognize that you are in financial trouble. By recognizing when you’re in over your head in debt, you’ll be in a better position to help...