Brain injuries from road traffic collisions can lead to more than just headaches or memory issues. In many cases, they affect how a person sees, hears, smells, tastes or feels. The symptoms of head trauma can be short-lived or long-lasting, depending on the severity...
If you are involved in a car accident, it's crucial to seek immediate medical attention. If you have an injury that makes it difficult for you to move, call 911 and wait for emergency medical services. If you can move around, go to the hospital after gathering...
If you get involved in a car accident, taking pictures should not be your first priority. That should always be seeking medical attention for anyone who has been injured. But after that, taking photos can be very helpful. If you are able to do so, it is a wise step....
Motor vehicle crashes can lead to a host of injuries, some of which have to do with the spinal cord. When the spinal cord is damaged, the victim can suffer significant effects that range from temporary to permanent. For most people, spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are...
It is now officially fall in the U.S. This means various changes for drivers on the roads. While there are driving hazards all year, the types of hazard faced can be season-dependent. Here are some fall driving hazards to be aware of. A drop in temperature On average,...
Car accidents can be traumatic and disorienting experiences. Often, the immediate focus is on visible injuries and immediate medical care. However, not all injuries are apparent right away. Some injuries may manifest hours, days or weeks after the accident. These are...
The United States has an aging population – and that means that there are significantly more “senior” drivers (those 65 years of age and older) out there on the road than there used to be. Unfortunately, senior drivers aren’t always the safest. Despite the years of...
When another vehicle gets rear-ended by a semi-truck, it is those in the smaller vehicle that have the greatest odds of facing serious injury. In many cases, the driver of the semi-truck will be protected by the height and weight of their vehicle, and they will suffer...
Human perception is often misconstrued as recording the environment like a video camera. Nonetheless, this is not the case. Perception relies on multiple components; the eyes, the nerves and brain signals working together and painting a more complete picture. Vision...
Technology is designed to make life easier – but can there be too much of a good thing? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 90% of all car accidents are caused by human error, so it seems like increased automation in vehicles could...
