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...
Car Accidents
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...
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 wearing bright colors enough to stand out when walking?
As someone who enjoys walking in your neighborhood, you are familiar with the roads and how to get from place to place safely. There are some parts of your route that are busy and congested, so you make sure to wear bright colors to stand out. Is that really enough,...
How can you avoid a crash at an intersection?
Crashes at intersections are among the most common. Why? These locations are where vehicles are most likely to cross each other’s paths. There are many reasons why people crash in intersections, but there are a few that are more common than others, according to the...
When is the commercial driver not responsible for a trucking crash?
The person or party ultimately at fault for a motor vehicle collision will be the one with financial responsibility for the property damage and injuries that result. Determining fault in the wake of a commercial truck crash may require a careful review of police...
Why should you see a doctor after a crash?
After a crash, recovery may involve many different tasks. You will need to contact the authorities, make an insurance claim, call a mechanic to assess the damage and more. With so much to do, you may be tempted to brush off minor aches and pains, but skipping a...