More than a third of car accidents in the United States occur at intersections. Drivers well know that interweaving lanes of traffic create danger. Even when drivers are diligent about following all the rules for yielding to other road users, mistakes are made by other drivers and accidents happen. Still, it may help to understand […]
Many husbands and wives argue about who is a better driver. Statistically speaking, the wives may be right. A report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) lists figures that indicate that not only are women less frequently killed in car accidents, but also female drivers are far less likely to engage in dangerous […]
There are many reasons to be extra careful when driving during the autumn months. It may seem like fall is a non-threatening lead-in to the dangers of winter. However, drivers have lots to be concerned about when it comes to road dangers in fall, especially getting into a car accident. What are the Dangers that […]
When car accidents happen, the chaos of injuries, property damage, and assigning and deflecting blame can be overwhelming. It can be comforting for a car accident victim to know that there is someone on their side, helping to meet their needs and support their side of things. Many people in this situation turn to their […]
When shopping in a local or national chain drugstore, one may be surprised to see what was once a prescription drug is now being offered as an over-the counter (OTC) medication. OTC drugs do not require a doctor’s prescription. Some OTC drugs, such as allergy medications, need a pharmacist to provide them to the customer. […]
There are so many advantages to having a car. Opportunities open for visiting with family, friends, work, school, and travel that would involve much more time and effort without a vehicle. But good things sometimes come with problems, and for drivers, a major downside of owning a vehicle is the possibility of a car accident. […]
When school returns after the summer break, it seems that just about everyone returns to familiar routines. Students return to classes; parents resume their usual drop-off and pick-up schedules; and traffic patterns on major roads and side streets become busy with school children, school buses, parent carpools, and all kinds of other commuters. Traffic and […]
If anyone is planning on taking their pets on the road with them for a road trip or a long car ride, there are some requirements that need to be addressed. It is strongly suggested that pets do not ride in the front seat in case of a car accident. In the case where the […]
A car accident can happen literally in the blink of an eye. For those injured in an accident, although the collision can occur in seconds or less, the episode can seem to be in slow motion because of the body’s fight-or-flight reaction. Time can seem to slow down. Alarmingly, federal agencies report that personal injury, […]
Professional athletes train hard and maintain their conditioning to compete at the highest levels. Fans watch them and marvel at the things they can do. What people may not know or remember about professional athletes is that they all have suffered from bursitis at some point in their careers. Bursitis, most commonly a repetitive motion […]
