Car accidents are a leading cause of death among teenagers and about 20 percent of those deaths can be linked to someone not getting a good night’s rest. More than half of all accidents involving someone being tired behind the wheel involve young drivers aged 25 and younger. In 2014, the National Healthy Sleep Awareness …
A new study shows that wheelchair-bound pedestrians who get involved in a car accident are more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. Pedestrian accidents are always serious; most of them result in serious injuries to the pedestrian while the driver of the car often escapes unscathed. Many pedestrians are killed in car accidents. A new study …
Missouri is a “no pay…no play” state – if you are injured in a car accident and you do not have auto insurance, then the law limits you from recovering compensation for your injuries, even if the other driver was completely at fault. The “No Pay…No Play” Law According to Missouri statute 303.390, An uninsured …
What is Tailgating? Tailgating is driving too close to another vehicle at a distance, which does not guarantee that stopping to avoid a collision is possible. Following too close, accidents typically occur in urban areas where stop lights, signs, and pedestrian traffic can lead to a driver stopping suddenly. Tailgating and Road Rage Tailgating is often …
If you have recently been in a car accident, there is a 1 in 3 chance that you were involved in a rear-end collision. Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident, accounting for over 30% of all collisions. Surprisingly, most rear-end car accidents happen during daylight hours on straight, dry roads. What …
Vocal cord paralysis is a serious injury that is not very common and can take a long time to get diagnosed. The most common car accident injuries are bone injuries, lacerations, back injuries, and internal organ injuries. Vocal cord paralysis is a serious injury that is not very common and can take a long time to get diagnosed. How Does Vocal Cord …