Traffic fatalities rose quite a bit in Massachusetts in 2021, and if current trends continue, 2022 is on pace to be an even deadlier year on state roadways. In response to rising road death numbers, transportation and public safety officials are trying to increase...
How can suffering a serious injury affect your mental health?
Even though you may not think much about it, you have some risk of suffering a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident every time you get into your car, truck or SUV. Indeed, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, nearly 4.5 million...
Are asthma sufferers at greater risk during car accidents?
Every time you climb behind the steering wheel of your car, truck or SUV, you probably have some worries about your personal safety. After all, other drivers can be unpredictable and dangerous. If someone causes a car accident, you may sustain many different physical...
Are you at risk of tetanus infection after a car accident?
When you think about tetanus infection, your mind may immediately go to rusty nails. While stepping on a rusted piece of metal certainly increases your risk of developing a potentially catastrophic tetanus infection, rust and metal are not necessary components....
3 techniques to safely share the road with trucks and buses
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...
