The time before a car accident is crucial since many minor mistakes can often lead to a serious crash. One of the most common reactions that influence an accident is a sharp increase in the amount of anger and frustration a driver feels. Discovering how road rage...
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3 risks of driving with your unrestrained pet
You probably already realize the dangers of texting and driving and the distractions it can cause, but did you know that traveling with an unrestrained pet can be just as dangerous? A 2019 poll performed by the Volvo Car Corporation notes that driver distractions due...
What should you expect from an amputation procedure?
Not only did you sustain serious injuries in a car crash, but you may also need to lose a limb to make a full recovery. What should you expect from the procedure? WebMD explains how medical professionals perform amputations. Learn what to expect, so you have all the...
What is loss of consortium in a wrongful death claim?
The interpersonal relationships you have are part of what makes life worth living. After all, not only do you enjoy spending time with your loved ones, but you also rely on them for advice, support and companionship. If someone close to you dies or suffers...
Tips to stay safe on the road at night
Driving at night comes with additional risks and hazards that we do not have to deal with during daylight hours. Taking steps to keep yourself safer on the roads at night can help you avoid costly and painful collisions. Fight drowsiness Staying alert helps you notice...
What are the main forms of distraction while driving?
According to the CDC, about eight people die every day in accidents caused by distracted drivers. Until you experience an accident with a distracted driver, you may not recognize the dangers of the actions drivers take every day. When it comes to distracted driving,...
What sets traumatic brain injuries apart?
After getting into a car crash, you will likely experience some form of injury to the head, neck and/or back. These areas suffer the greatest damage and will often cause you great potential issues in both the long and short term. However, the effects you suffer from a...
Tennessee among top 5 states for road rage
Road rage occurs when someone sharing the road with you demonstrates extreme aggression in an attempt to cause you physical harm. It is also becoming increasingly prevalent across Tennessee and the rest of the nation. The road rage issue has become so pronounced...
How do crush injuries impact you?
When you get involved in a crash, you could face any number of damages to your physical person. This includes the possibility of crush injuries, which are almost always severe in some form. Just how do crush injuries impact your health? What does the healing process...
A look at fatal distracted driving crashes
From phone use to talking with other people in your vehicle, you need to avoid various distractions when you drive. Unfortunately, some drivers fail to stay focused on the road and they cause serious accidents. Moreover, distracted driving accidents are especially...