In the past decades or so, getting from point A to point B using the car grew leaps and bounds. The car has become our second home, taking us from our origin to destination faster and safer than ever. In 2017, there are over 272 million registered motor vehicles in the United States. We rely…
DetailsCar crashes are some of the most common causes of disabilities and death worldwide. The World Health Organization’s estimate places the number of car crash deaths at 1.25 million annually. Disabilities that result from car crashes are estimated to be 20 million to 50 million per year. More than 970 people died, and around 75,000…
DetailsTraumatic brain injuries are some of the more common consequences of vehicular accidents. This type of brain injury can vary in severity and can have many consequences. It refers to a wide variety of injuries that can result from the application of force to the head. There are also different classifications of traumatic brain injury.…
DetailsRear-end collisions remain to be a prevalent type of car crash across the United States. Each year, an estimated 1.7 million rear-end car crashes occur on US roadways. Of these accidents, 17 thousand people die, and 500 thousand get injured. In Michigan alone, there were 89 deaths, and 21,256 injuries out of the 79 thousand…
DetailsGone are the days when you could only watch dash cam videos in a police car chase. Dash cams nowadays can capture a wide range of clips in the streets, from funny moments to shocking moments. Most importantly however, they can capture clips which are useful as legal evidence. This will become even more important…
DetailsIt’s a well known fact that intersections are inherently more dangerous than any other part of the road. The Federal Highway Administration states that roughly 2.5 million accidents a year are reported at intersections and over 50% of all serious collisions and 20% of fatal collisions occur at intersections. While all intersections are capable of…
DetailsBeing a new driver and owning your first car can be exciting times. There is the joy of being behind the wheel and the freedom that it entails. However, driving is a privilege, and it must be done responsibly. The road is not a place to play. It’s not a place to show off. It’s…
DetailsHow to Prevent Medication Errors Medication errors are mistakes that occur when prescribing, acquiring, and taking medications. These cause multiple problems in thousands of people worldwide. Medication errors can have a wide variety of effects ranging from mild inconveniences to serious health problems. As such, it is necessary to try to prevent these types of…
DetailsWe have seen it over and over again in real life, movies and on TV. A tragic accident causes a person to become fully or partially paralyzed and affecting day-to-day life. It is, unfortunately, an occurrence that is all too common. Spinal cord injuries can drastically alter how a person lives. As much as we…
Details6 Tips To Help You Avoid Being Distracted While Driving Driving is an act that needs the driver’s one hundred percent attention. Slight errors can lead to serious consequences such as a car accident, so the driver’s full focus is required. One of the things to avoid is distracted driving. This concept refers to the…
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