After an auto accident, making sure everyone is safe takes priority. However, if possible, gathering information about the incident while still on the scene can be extremely important. Collecting driver, witness and officer information could be invaluable if you need...
Even though today's cars are safer than ever, motor vehicle accidents continue to injure an alarming number of Americans every single year. Unfortunately, one of the more catastrophic injuries anyone can suffer in a car crash is internal decapitation. Decapitation...
On the road, it is pivotal for you to focus on any potential hazard that could lead to a crash. Debris on the road, ice, bad signage and very sharp turns cause many accidents. In addition, you should understand the various risk factors associated with driving during...
One of the most dangerous moves to make when driving is turning left. Left-hand turns lead to many accidents because of their inherently dangerous characteristics. Popular Mechanics explains left-hand turn accidents typically happen at intersections when the car...
In an accident, nerve damage can result from injuries to the central nervous system, i.e., the brain and the spinal cord, or to the peripheral nerves. In either case, nerve damage can affect your ability to move. Doctors use several different tests to diagnose nerve...
Speeding is the main contributor to car crashes in both freeway and rural settings. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that in 2019, speeding played a part in more than 25% of fatal crashes recorded. Speeding can also affect the seriousness of...
If you have a child, you undoubtedly understand the importance of strapping him or her into a size-appropriate car seat. After all, not only do car seats increase your child's chances of surviving a car accident, but Tennessee law also requires you to use one....
As a driver, it is important to maintain road safety for yourself and everyone else alongside you. Of course, this is easier said than done. It is difficult if not impossible to know and counteract every single danger on the road. However, you can take steps to ensure...
Most cars on the road today weigh between 2,900 pounds and 5,600 pounds, with tractor-trailers tipping the scales at up to 80,000 pounds. Consequently, it is not difficult to understand why a collision with a car, truck, SUV or semi-truck may leave you with...
You need to keep an eye out for many risks on the road, such as bad weather and drivers who go over the speed limit. However, negligent truck drivers are especially dangerous and accidents involving trucks often result in serious injuries and even death. From trucker...