Even though vehicle safety has advanced significantly in recent decades, car accidents continue to be a primary cause of both death and serious injury for children who are 12 and younger. In fact, in 2019 alone, more than 600 young children died and another 91,000...
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Inattentional blindness and pedestrian, cyclist safety
Over the past decade, startling statistics and state laws prohibiting the use of hand-held devices behind the wheel have highlighted the dangers of distracted driving. However, recent studies have found that many accidents occur even when the driver is looking in the...
Can you have a spinal injury and not know it?
Spinal injuries may conjure images of immediate paralysis, but not every injury happens that way. Sometimes, damage to the spine does not happen right away or show symptoms immediately. The Mayo Clinic explains there are times when an injury to the spine is not...
What happens with an overloaded truck?
Large trucks carrying goods or other things must go through weigh stations. Every state sets a maximum load limit for driving on its roads. It does not matter which state a truck originates in, it must adhere to the load limit in every state in which it goes through....
What can I do to walk again faster after an accident?
A bad auto accident could leave you with an injury that impedes your ability to walk. Whether you have a serious injury to your spinal cord or you broke a leg, you will likely work with care providers to regain your ability to walk. The process of learning to walk...
Study shows SUVs more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Virginia pedestrians would be wise to exercise care any time they make their way somewhere on foot, but research shows they should be especially wary of walking near large SUVs. SUVs are larger and heavier than traditional cars, and they also have very different...
Are car accident settlements taxable?
If you win a lot of money in a settlement for a car accident, it can change your financial situation enough that you start to worry about taxes. Typically, any money you get, the government will tax. When it comes to settlements, there are some confusing rules. The...
The pros and cons of litigation
A motor vehicle accident may leave you with major injuries and major medical bills. Your injuries may require extensive recovery and rehabilitation, causing you to miss work and lose wages. Your focus should be on your physical recovery, but the reality is that major...
Does the trucking industry contribute to drowsy truckers?
Drowsy driving is one of the biggest continued issues that plagues the road. Unfortunately, many drivers hit the road without getting enough sleep. Any time a driver does this, they put others on the road at risk. But no one poses a bigger threat than truckers. After...
Spring is motorcycle season once again
Winter may still be battering parts of the Northeast, but signs of spring are emerging in Springfield. The warmer temperatures of April will bring many restive riders out on the roads for the first motorcycle ride of Spring 2018.These early riders can be at a bit of a...