Is Facebook live the latest distraction contributing to car accidents? Gone are the days when GPS and speaking on the cell phones were the only major sources of distraction for drivers. Live streaming is the latest wave of technology that has been … [Read more...] about Distracted by Facebook Live Car Accident
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Towing Accidents
More than half of vehicles towing a trailer are violating safety standards, increasing the risk for an accident. In addition to the tractor-trailers that regularly travel on the roadways, there are hundreds of renter moving trucks and moving … [Read more...] about Towing Accidents
St. Louis Car Accident Injuries : Orbital Blowout Fracture
An orbital blowout fracture occurs when the floor of the orbit is fractured and loses its shape. When this happens, the patient’s eye area becomes disfigured, the eye cannot move properly, or may even sink into the skull or orbit. Orbital blowout … [Read more...] about St. Louis Car Accident Injuries : Orbital Blowout Fracture
Preventing Back-Over Accidents
Back-over accidents cause severe injuries and fatalities, especially among children. A back-over accident occurs when a reversing car runs over a person who is standing directly behind the vehicle. In many cases, the accident is caused due to … [Read more...] about Preventing Back-Over Accidents
How Does Age Affect Car Accidents?
Drivers in the age group of 15-24 years make up 14 percent of the population, but they account for almost 30 percent of medical bills related to automobile accident injuries. Approximately 253,000,000 cars and trucks are on American roads every … [Read more...] about How Does Age Affect Car Accidents?
Wheelchair Users Account for 40% of Pedestrian Accident Fatalities
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 … [Read more...] about Wheelchair Users Account for 40% of Pedestrian Accident Fatalities