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...
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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...
Will a head injury jeopardize your marriage?
Suffering from a blow to the head can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can have lifelong impacts on your health. While you might initially think of matters like your ability to work and the possibility of memory loss, you should also keep your...
North Bend truck accident closes multiple miles of I-90
Motorists traveling on Washington’s roads and highways may justifiably feel intimidated by the large semi-trucks and tractor-trailers they encounter. While these massive vehicles are typically operated by skilled, well-trained professional drivers, one cannot ignore...
Traffic deaths spike in early 2021
The roadways in the United States continue to put drivers at risk of injury and death. The high rate of deaths that began in 2020 continues to stay at an increased level in the early months of 2021. This comes even as drivers log in fewer miles than in past years....
Can you drive again after a traumatic brain injury?
Some people who sustain a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident are not eager to get behind the wheel of a vehicle again. However, driving is important for your integration into your community and sense of independence. If you are willing to attempt...
Tips for driving in different weather conditions
You may be a cautious driver, but when faced with poor conditions, even you are at an increased risk of a collision. According to the Federal Highway Management System, the weather is a factor in 21% of car accidents. To stay safe on the road, you will need to take...
What should you know about truck accident lawsuits?
Car accidents of any sort can have a grievous and negative impact on many aspects of your life. Unfortunately, truck accidents often rate even higher on the scale of potential trauma and loss, due to the size, weight and cargo that trucks possess. Making a claim can...
What are some causes of truck tire blowouts?
You have likely driven past a commercial truck on multiple occasions, so you know how big and heavy these vehicles can be. Their large size and weight makes it especially important for their tires to maintain their integrity. In the event of a tire blowout, a big...
Is this a skull fracture?
After getting into a crash, it is likely you will end up with some form of head injury even if you took recommended safety precautions like wearing your seatbelt. Unfortunately, injuries to the skull and brain serve as some of the most common in many types of crashes....