While driving, you need to remain alert and understand the risks you face. Large truck accidents are particularly dangerous due to the massive size of these vehicles and other factors, such as the amount of time it takes for a truck driver to come to a stop. Every...
A car crash, a spinal cord injury and the prospect for recovery
Next to a fall, a vehicle crash is the most common cause of a spinal cord injury, or SCI. Symptoms vary, but a spinal cord injury can be devastating if the damage is severe. However, today there are advances in treatment protocols and new hope for SCI patients. About...
What are the most common distractions for truckers?
Working long hours as a trucker may lead to an increased potential for an accident. Many devastating truck crashes happen suddenly, due to distractions on the road. Knowing what distractions are most common can help you and everyone else on the road stay safe. ...
Reviewing the prevalence of large truck collisions
If you are a truck driver or you operate any type of vehicle on the road, it is vital to understand the prevalence large truck crashes and the consequences of these accidents. Every year, many drivers and passengers die in these wrecks and there are various risk...
What to know after experiencing an auto accident injury
Debilitating injuries resulting from a car crash can cause chronic pain, disability and loss of income. In Connecticut, you can recover legal compensation after a serious collision injury if you can prove that another driver was at fault in the accident. Review the...
What are some common signs of a concussion?
After a truck accident, you may notice signs of disorientation or even bouts of pain. A concussion is a serious medical problem, and knowing the common symptoms of one can help you stay safe. Mental fuzziness According to the Mayo Clinic, common signs of a concussion...
How can I keep myself safe driving around trucks?
Sharing the road with large commercial trucks is very intimidating. However, it is possible to help ensure your safety around these behemoths by understanding how trucks operate and the ways they are different from commercial vehicles. Since commercial vehicles are...
Replace your child’s car seat after moderate or severe accidents
Along with practicing defensive driving, placing your child in an appropriate car or booster seat helps to prevent catastrophic injuries in a collision. Picking the right car seat initially is only part of the equation, however. If you have an accident, you may need...
Common injuries that occur in sleepy driving accidents
Like many other driving hazards, operating a motor vehicle while feeling less than alert or sleepy is extremely dangerous. Besides the risks of drivers' impeding traffic, having collisions or sustaining injuries, other motorists and pedestrians on the roads are in...
How can you prevent drowsy driving?
To remain safe while driving, it is important for you to understand the dangers of drowsy driving. In the U.S., drowsy driving is a major contributor to car accidents. According to the CDC, drowsy driving combines driving with fatigue or sleepiness. Every year, drowsy...
