Car accidents can be life changing. The cost to repair or replace your vehicle or other damaged property may be financially devastating. Injuries may require extensive medical treatment. Other lasting effects are psychological, such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Despite popular belief, it is not just military in combat scenarios who are at risk of […]
Each year, millions of Americans are injured in car accidents, with some having more serious injuries than others. Even with vast improvements in vehicle safety over the past few decades, injuries still happen. Certain car accident injuries happen more often than others. The most common car accident injuries are listed below. Soft Tissue Injuries Perhaps […]
Driving with an infant can be nerve-wracking, even for the most seasoned motorist. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to protect young passengers whether you are taking a drive around the block or going on an extended road trip. Change and Feed the Baby Before Leaving A content baby is less likely to […]
Many car accidents happen on Halloween, so it is important to take safety precautions if you plan on driving: Drive slowly. Make sure you go below the speed limit when driving through a residential area. Children may dart out into the street and you will need to react quickly. Combine this with the darkness after […]
Facial injuries from car accidents are very common. Not only are cuts, fractures, and burns to the face very painful, these injuries sometimes require surgery and reconstruction. Some leave permanent scars that can never be fully repaired. Unfortunately, these and other bodily injuries are not entirely preventable, particularly in high-speed collisions. However, there are steps […]
Perhaps the most important thing to consider when purchasing a car is safety. Fortunately, automobiles are safer now than ever before. There are two organizations that focus on grading each specific vehicle on their safety: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To check a vehicle’s safety […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, distracted driving was a factor in about eight percent of all fatal motor vehicle accidents. Approximately 20 percent of car accident injuries are caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving is a widespread problem and leads to many car accidents every year in the United […]
Labor Day is the last major holiday of the summer and what many consider to be the unofficial end of the summertime season. While the holiday weekend can be enjoyable, it does not come without its dangers. The National Safety Council (NSC) predicted last year that 466 would die over Labor Day Weekend. On average, […]
It is widely known that cellphone use increases the rate of car accidents, but you can see how serious the problem is by looking at the statistics. Although driving while texting gets much of the attention, talking and being on the internet while driving are also very hazardous to drivers, their passengers, and others who […]
A car accident can leave you with vehicle repairs, excessive medical bills, and possibly even a life that is altered forever. Even minor car accidents can leave people with thousands of dollars in car repair costs and just as much, if not more, in medical expenses. Knowing what to do after a car accident can […]
