First responders know that anyone who is screaming in pain is probably not the priority where there are multiple people injured in a car crash. The fact that a person is screaming and shouting means they are at least conscious and breathing. The real danger lies in...
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy. Yet if you are injured in a car crash it could turn into anything but that. The reason that you need to take extra care on the roads this Christmas and New Year, is that others may not be. Here are some of the things to...
People constantly look for ways that they can stay safe while they drive. There are a lot of things you can do, such as becoming a defensive driver, increasing your following distance, and always leaving yourself enough time so you don't have to rush. Another simple...
From an evolutionary standpoint, human beings needed a fight-or-flight response to keep them alive. If they were badly injured in an accident, such as a fall, or in a fight with a predator, it helped if the body could mask that pain and allow them to keep fighting or...
A car accident could be a life-changing moment for anyone -- and not in a good way. In that split second, when a crash occurs, your life could be turned upside down. Depending on the extent of your injuries, a wreck may mean adjusting to a whole new life. Below are...
When driving your car, you must always remain alert to danger as an accident can happen at any moment. However, a recent survey found that certain parts of the journey were more dangerous than others. One of those was the first three minutes you’re on the road. The...
If you have a teen who can’t wait to use their new driver’s license to go to the beach and other popular Southern California destinations this summer, you probably don’t want to hear that the months between Memorial Day and Labor Day have been dubbed the “100...
Distracted drivers kill around 3,000 people each year, according to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA). They injure thousands more. Yet when they hit someone with their vehicle, it is often referred to as an accident. Recent studies suggest that the...
Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic events that cause the victims to make life-altering changes. These injuries can stem from a host of causes, but the fact remains that the issues they cause are very serious. Spinal cord injuries can be caused by a direct hit to...
Even though most truck drivers are cautious and mindful of others on the road, there’s always the possibility of an accident. If a trucker makes even a minor mistake it could result in a serious accident, injuries and possibly death. These mistakes are all too common...