Many car drivers become nervous driving near large trucks and buses on the highway, and with good reason. The latest data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notes that 8.6% of all highway accidents involve at least one large truck or bus, and 14.1%...
Different ways fog can cause a traffic accident
On the road, you need to stay alert and look out for any hazard that could result in a crash. Sometimes, accidents occur due to the negligence of other drivers, but weather can also lead to motor vehicle collisions. In fact, fog is especially dangerous, and poor...
What is inattentional blindness as related to driving?
Drivers need to maintain full control of their faculties when behind the wheel. Of course, this means avoiding obvious dangers such as texting while driving. It also includes lesser-known but equally dangerous risks, like inattentional blindness, which most drivers...
How quickly will TBI effects manifest?
After suffering from a car crash, injuries to the head, neck and back will often surface. In particular, head injuries can pose a problem, especially the more serious traumatic brain injuries (TBI). It is important for people to know potential signs that might...
Can a car accident cause permanent hearing loss?
Even though you probably do not spend much time thinking about your ability to hear, hearing plays a crucial part in virtually everything you do. While you may expect to experience some hearing loss as you age, a serious car accident may cause permanent hearing loss...
What information should you gather after a car accident?
The steps you take after a motor vehicle accident may help or hurt your legal case. How should you document the scene to build your legal claim? AARP explains what information to gather after a car collision and how to document the scene. Learn how to paint a picture...
Are SUVs making the roads more dangerous?
Sports utility vehicles, otherwise known as SUVs, have enjoyed great popularity in America in recent years. The trend does not seem to be slowing down or dying out much as time goes on, either, with many drivers continuing to prefer them. However, while SUVs offer...
Do helmets really help motorcyclists?
Motorcyclists often face a much higher rate of potential injury than anyone else on the road due to the lack of cover their vehicle provides. They must use helmets and other protective gear to help make up the difference. But how much do helmets actually help in the...
Was your skull fractured in that crash?
When dealing with a car crash, you are also likely to deal with a high possibility of head injury. Most times, the focus goes to impact injuries like traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussive damages. But skull fractures pose as another, lesser-known issue that can...
How does inattentional blindness harm drivers?
Inattentional blindness is a phenomenon that occurs naturally in your daily life. It serves as a means to help you focus on specific topics, allowing you to disengage from your ability to pick up peripheral and distracting information. But this only works well in...
