Airbags are designed to protect drivers and passengers during car accidents, reducing the risk of severe injuries. However, the rapid deployment of an airbag can sometimes cause injuries. Common injuries include abrasions, burns, fractures and even more serious...
Most drivers are at least relatively aware that they shouldn’t text in the car. Some of them still do it, of course, and distracted driving accidents happen every day. But drivers know that texting is dangerous and that they should try to avoid it. To do so, some...
Car accidents involving children are traumatic events that can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. And, very unfortunately, they are not an uncommon occurrence. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), just shy of 163,000...
Some car accidents lead to severe and immediate injuries. If someone has a spinal cord injury and cannot move, they know there’s a serious problem. In other cases, though, the injuries may not seem that serious at first and can get worse over time. One example of an...
People used to confidently say that it was safest to ride in the back seat of a passenger car. This is part of the reason why children are always in the back seat. It is statistically safer for them if they are involved in an accident. On modern vehicles, the back...
Every summer, there’s an increase in fatal car accidents. Specifically, many of these accidents involve teen drivers. This increase in crashes is so consistent between Memorial Day and Labor Day that safety experts refer to it as the 100 deadliest days of summer. If...
Summer is finally on its way – and people everywhere are starting to get out and explore. That means lots of summer car trips, whether you’re just going to a park for the day with your dog or headed out on a family vacation. Before you go, you need to remember to pack...
We’re now well into spring, and summer is approaching. This means extended periods of sunshine and high temperatures. For the most part, these are positive things. Nonetheless, it’s important to remember that the sun can be a hazard for drivers. The glare from the sun...
Do you ever feel like the people around you are addicted to their phones? Maybe you just see them using their devices constantly. Perhaps you look at other drivers while you are in traffic and notice that many of them are attempting to text and drive, despite it being...
A car crash can lead to several injuries, some of which are catastrophic. A spinal cord injury falls under that category because the effects of it can last a lifetime. For those who have a spinal cord injury, there are a few critical points. Understanding these may...