When you think about car accidents, you probably think that you would recognize signs of an injury right away. The truth is that you may not even realize that something hurts until a day or two after the accident. It is important to seek medical attention at the...
When you are on the road, you may notice a vehicle closely following you and feel a surge of anxiety. Road rage, which often causes tailgating, is more than just bad driving. It tends to overwhelm a person and lead to them breaking rules. Reckless driving can happen...
As a driver, it is essential to have a clear understanding of traffic accident hazards whenever you get behind the wheel. Sometimes, drivers cannot anticipate certain risks, such as encountering a drunk, distracted or drowsy driver. In other instances, such as periods...
Even if you have never had or witnessed one, vehicle fires are too common in the U.S. In fact, according to reporting from Car and Driver, there are nearly 120,000 of them in any given year. Accordingly, as a responsible motorist, you should have a plan to deal with...
Of the many ailments that inflict humans, stroke is one of the more serious. Indeed, according to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, more than 17% of those who have a stroke die from the condition. A stroke happens when an interruption of...
Fractured bones sometimes happen after slip and fall incidents, even when the fall is not from a particularly large height. There are a number of different options available to those looking for a way to facilitate smooth healing, fortunately. Casts and braces...
While drivers must always watch for pedestrians, people should also take responsibility for their safety while walking near busy roadways. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, in 2021, 7,485 pedestrians died after being hit by a vehicle. Since...
During an accident, the impact's speed and force can damage the spinal cord. To diagnose spinal cord injuries, doctors will take X-rays and perform CT scans and MRIs to check for abnormalities, fractures, herniated discs or blood clots. Serious spinal cord injuries...
A brain injury can lead to life-long issues. But not every injury is permanent. In fact, some can heal completely. The brain is rather complex. Figuring out what will happen after a brain injury is difficult even for the most trained professional. The extent of the...
A professional truck driver needs to have a clear head to drive a big rig safely. Yet, research shows that many truck drivers across Kentucky and the rest of the nation are using drugs behind the wheel. Using any drug has the potential to impact driving ability in a...