If you’re involved in a crash, one of the risks is that your vehicle could catch on fire -- particularly in a high-speed, high-impact wreck. In 2018, 560 people were killed and 1,500 people were injured in vehicle fires. Around 212,500 vehicle fires took place that...
Spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and even broken bones top the list of crash consequences that people hope to avoid. Most people immediately imagine catastrophic injuries and worst-case scenarios. However, you can suffer injuries that completely change your life...
Most people have a basic understanding of what they should do after a car accident. This includes things such as moving out of traffic, calling 911, receiving medical treatment and filing an insurance claim. While all of these steps are important, there’s something...
For a lot of families, the holidays are the only time they get to see their grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and other kin -- many of whom are scattered all over the country. That means that there’s going to be lots of cars on the road. Unfortunately, holiday...
“Always focus on the front windshield and not the rearview mirror.” That was the leadership advice of Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State. While it may be a nice analogy, it is terrible advice when it comes to driving a car. While you should spend most of...
While it is possible to control your competence as a driver, unfortunately, you'll never be in control of the other drivers on the road. This is why the prospect of driving can be scary to many -- it sometimes only takes one bad driver to cause a nasty collision. In...
Blunt force trauma is a common type of injury that motorcyclists suffer in crashes. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in 2016 captured how upwards of 17% of motorcyclists' emergency room (ER) visits are for...
Drivers have a duty to themselves and others on the roads to ensure that they’re operating their vehicles in a safe manner. This is virtually impossible to do if they are fatigued. While it’s true that lack of sleep can contribute to fatigue, there are many other...
In the aftermath of a car crash, you may have higher-than-usual expenses and no income whatsoever because your injuries keep you from working your job. You may be completely dependent on the insurance that you carry and the insurance held by the other driver for your...
Many humans tend to push themselves as far as they can before taking a step back to rest. While this seems normal to most people, it is something that can be dangerous if a driver doesn’t get enough sleep before they get behind the wheel. Fatigue can have the same...
