The nature and severity of injuries that victims sustain after a car tragedy depends on several factors, including vehicle speed, road condition, usage of safety features, and age or the state of health of all parties involved. While some cases only result in minor...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What complications result from spinal cord injuries?
Some car accidents cause catastrophic health problems, such as a spinal cord injury. Commonly, people think of paralysis as the main result of an SCI. While this is a frequent outcome, SCIs also create a variety of other challenges for injury patients. Secondary...
Should I visit my doctor after a serious car accident?
A serious auto vehicle accident can have considerable repercussions not just on your well-being but also on your finances. Even when it seems like they did not suffer any significant injuries, visiting a doctor after such an incident is one of the first things a...
Are high-tech road advertisements leading to more vehicle collisions?
Depending on the region and industry, corporate warfare can be a constant struggle. Businesses want to get a leg up on their competitors at every turn. These battles often center on who has the most eye-catching advertising. Unfortunately, roadside advertising can...
The physics of a car crash
A car in motion moves at a certain speed in a particular direction; the people and objects inside also move at that same speed and direction. Once an outside force changes the speed and direction of the car, the intensity of the energy transfer determines how severely...
Are SUVs and trucks dangerous for toddlers?
Common sense dictates that a large vehicle can cause more catastrophic damage in a collision. You might expect that from massive commercial trucks but not normal-sized SUVs and pickups. These vehicles come with certain risks — such as blind zones — that pose threats...
New Jersey residents demand redesign of dangerous freeway
Nearly 1,000 accidents have happened on Freeway Drive in East Orange and Orange New Jersey in the past four years. Residents are blaming poor design for the freeway's dangerous history. East Orange City officials and residents want the county and state to take action...
A car crash, a concussion and consequences you may not anticipate
A concussion is one of three types of traumatic brain injury and although it is the mildest form of TBI, a concussion can produce serious consequences. What causes a concussion, what are the symptoms and what consequences might a victim experience over time? About a...
What should you tell a doctor about your car accident?
Even though automotive safety has improved by leaps and bounds in the last few decades, car accidents continue to injure an alarming number of Americans every year. In fact, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, more than 4 million...
How can I spot a drunk driver on the roads?
Drunk drivers are a menace on American roads. They take many lives each year, including their own. Understanding how to spot a drunk driver is of paramount importance so that you can protect your own safety, and that of others on the road as well as the safety of the...