If your parent is over 65 and has many age-related diseases, you may fear that it is not safe for them to continue driving. If this is your problem, you are not alone. Many elderly people in the United States insist on driving on their own. Around 20 percent of the drivers on U.S. roads are …
Much has been said about the dangers of distracted driving; even a few seconds of distraction can increase the chances of a St. Louis car crash. Even after hearing the horrible stories of fatalities caused by distracted driving, people still do not abstain from using their cell phones or other electronic gadgets while driving. As if texting and …
Open head injuries are often serious and may require ongoing treatment with a poor prognosis. Brain injuries are the most serious car crash injuries. Almost all brain injuries are serious, but the prognosis depends largely on the extent and location of the damage. There are different types of brain injuries that a person can suffer in a …
Frontal lobe damage is known to bring significant emotional, physical, and financial strain not just for the victims but for their families as well. Nearly two percent of the population in the United States, almost 5.3 million people are living with a permanent disability caused by traumatic brain injury. The symptoms, complications, and prognosis of …
Drivers who have had little to drink tend to believe that they are not drunk enough to cause an accident. They give a number of excuses to prove that they are okay to drive. For instance, you may claim that you only had a few drinks, only beer, or waited for an hour before choosing …
Despite awareness programs and strict traffic regulations, distracted driving is still causing serious car accidents. Drivers still believe that a few seconds spent checking a text message or answering a phone call will make no difference; however, even a few seconds of distraction can mean the difference between reaching a destination safe and getting seriously injured and landing in a …