The population of senior drivers on the road is increasing, with about 75 million baby boomers soon hitting the 75 years mark and about 84% holding a drivers license. Older drivers are now considered relatively safe. There are programs available to improve their driving skills and studies have revealed that age-related restrictions are not effective. At the age …
Riding a bike, driving a motorcycle, or walking on the road puts you at greater risk of injury if you are hit by another driver. Considering the number of car accidents that occur every day, driving can be called one of the most dangerous activities we undertake on a day to day basis. According to …
Being involved in a serious car accident can damage internal organs like the kidneys, causing catastrophic injuries. The kidneys are one of our body’s most vital organs. These bean shaped organs are located in the mid-back region and are protected by layers of muscle and by the rib cage. These organs are as small as …
Car accidents involving livestock are governed by a different set of laws. Section 270.010 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri are known as the “stock law”. Car accidents can involve other vehicles, pedestrians, or even animals. Collisions with wild animals, such as deer, is not uncommon on certain roadways and such accidents often result in serious …
Many teachers and parents are unaware of the chronic sleep deprivation problem among teens. Research shows that many sleepy teenagers suffer from chronic sleep deprivation. This may affect their performance in school and general behavior as well. This also has the potential to affect the safety of others in the community as well. School routine, …
Apart from the many great things smartphones have done for us, it has also changed our behavior in a way that makes us more prone to accidents. Human behavior has changed drastically due to the frequent use of smartphones and the various apps available on it. At least 50 percent of American adults own a …