Sometimes an automobile collision does not result in immediate death. A person may survive the crash, but the injuries are too severe and the individual dies not long after. Losing a loved one in this manner can be a devastating time for you, and your emotional stress...
Month: January 2022
Protecting yourself against common motorcycle hazards
With the Spring season fast approaching, you may start to take your motorcycle out more frequently. Given how much more vulnerable you are on a bike than in a car, frequent reminders about best practices for safety can benefit you. Knowing how to protect yourself...
Positive trucker drug tests up 13% nationwide
Commercial truck drivers play a critical role in the commerce system in place across Washington and the rest of the nation. Yet, research shows that a growing number of truckers are abusing drugs while on the job. The number of truck drivers using marijuana and other...
3 tips for staying safe on the road after dark
The danger associated with driving is naturally higher at night than during the day due to limited visibility, exhaustion and the potential aftereffects of late-night partying. Statistics indicate that teens are more likely to become involved in motor vehicle...
Why do truckers suffer from a high rate of drowsiness?
Drowsiness serves as one of the dangerous and also most common risky distracted driving behaviors on the road today. While this issue can afflict drivers of any age, gender, experience level and occupation, it tends to manifest in a notably frequent way among truck...
Traffic accidents involving wildlife
As a driver, you need to focus on many different risks behind the wheel. Sometimes, unexpected threats come up, such as encountering wildlife on the road. When a driver sees an animal, they do not always have time to avoid a crash. Moreover, some drivers find...
What do you know about internal bleeding after a motorcycle accident?
After a motorcycle accident, you may have injuries you do not notice for days or weeks. Did the collision cause internal bleeding? WebMD examines causes and signs of internal bleeding. Determine if you should ask your doctor to examine you for injuries underneath the...
When should you start driving again after an accident?
A car accident can have a lasting impact on your life in ways you never imagined. For example, you may have never anticipated the unease you may feel the first time you go to drive again after your crash. Telling when is an appropriate time to begin driving may not be...
What can you learn from a commercial truck’s black box?
If you follow news reports after major airplane crashes, you may know investigators often work diligently to recover the downed craft’s event data recorder. You may not realize, though, many commercial vehicles also have them. Commonly known as black boxes, event data...
How dangerous is an accident-related spleen injury?
Even though cars today are safer than ever, motor vehicle accidents remain a common cause of fatalities. In fact, in 2020, more than 38,000 Americans died in car accidents. This number represents a startling 7% increase in a single year. While some drivers die...