Millions of car accidents happen a year, and many of these accidents are caused by distracted, drunk or aggressive driving. While there are seatbelts, airbags and other safety devices that are designed to minimize someone’s injuries in a wreck, the head and brain...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
2 factors that increase the likelihood of jackknife accidents
In today’s fast-paced world, where a constant flow of vehicles dominates roadways, understanding the intricacies of different types of accidents becomes crucial. Jackknife truck accidents stand out due to their potentially catastrophic consequences. Here are two...
How can in-car safety features contribute to crashes?
Modern cars have far more safety features than the ones many drivers began their driving journeys in. Cars did not always come with seat belts or airbags, let alone crash avoidance systems, lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking and blind spot...
Why are fatal crashes on the rise?
Deadly car accidents have been a problem since automobiles were invented, but recent decades have generally seen a decline in fatal crashes. There are usually more drivers on the road every year, as the population grows, but many factors help to reduce the frequency...
Speed makes car accidents more likely, more severe
There is a clear link between speed and automobile accidents. This is the reason that breaking the speed limit is illegal. It’s not just a way to generate revenue through tickets, but a way to try to make the roads safer by keeping speeds down. What studies have found...
Serious hidden injuries to look for after a car accident
Car accidents can be very traumatic, both physically and psychologically. While a lot of people survive these accidents and recover, some are seriously injured and unable to return to life as it was before the accident. Ambulance staff usually examine car accident...
The connection between car crashes and amputations
Although the actual crash that occurs when two vehicles collide may only last for a fraction of a second, the impact can cause devastating injuries. Someone's placement at the time of a crash and the types of vehicles involved in the wreck can both have major...
Distracted driving leads to some of the worst collisions
Driving is a high-demand activity that requires people to pay close attention to their surroundings and respond as quickly as possible to changing circumstances. All it takes is a few seconds of delay for a situation to change and put someone at risk of a potentially...
How motorists prove fault after a serious car wreck
Figuring out who is to blame for a crash can be a challenge, as there are many people who simply do not wish to accept personal responsibility for their own bad choices. Some of those people have a hard time even being honest with themselves, while others might lie to...
Why people fail to notice signs of crash-related brain injuries
There are certain injuries that are obvious immediately after a crash. Someone with a gash in their forehead will bleed profusely, making it clear that they will require medical evaluation and stitches. Someone with a bad fracture may not be able to lift themselves...