Spleen Injury After Car Accident

Ruptured Spleen - Potentially Fatal Car Accident Injury

Internal injuries suffered in a car accident can quickly turn into a life-threatening condition if they are not treated promptly. The spleen’s main function is to purify and filter the blood. It also clears out damaged or worn-out red blood cells (RBCs) and microbes from the bloodstream. The spleen is a vital immune system component …

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Updated: August 18, 2024

U.S. Car Accident Fatality Rate

This report revealed that the U.S. still has the worst rate of car accident fatalities compared to 19 other high-income nations. Since the turn of this century, the rate of car accident fatalities has been on a decline in the United States. This trend can be attributed to the various safety initiatives including improved safety …

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Updated: February 13, 2019

Fatal Car Accidents Among Less Educated Increased

Traffic fatality rates among less educated people in the age group of 25 and older have increased. Improvements have been seen in road safety over the past few years, but these improvements have not impacted all citizens evenly, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Traffic fatality rates among less educated people in …

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Updated: July 16, 2018

2011 Safest Car Models – St. Louis Fatal Accident Attorney

Are you driving one of the safest nine vehicle models? A study by The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that improved vehicle designs can play a major role in reducing the number of deaths from fatal car accidents. The study found that nine vehicle models released in 2011 had a driver death rate of zero. …

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Updated: September 4, 2018