Car crashes are a daily occurrence, and the vast majority of them are relatively minor. Even in cases where vehicles require repair or replacement, the people involved may walk away with few or no serious injuries. Better vehicle design in recent decades has improved...
Motor vehicle collisions can cause catastrophic injuries that completely change the course of someone's life. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the worst injuries people may develop because of a car crash. Flying debris, blunt-force trauma and violent shaking...
A slip-and-fall could put someone in the hospital, force them to take time off of work and/or damage their property. People can fall in many different locations for a broad assortment of different reasons. One of the more common explanations for a same-level fall in a...
Discussions about mobile phones and car crashes often focus on distraction. Many people end up hurt in collisions caused by people who can't set their mobile phones down while driving. Still, people bring their mobile phones in their vehicles in no small part because...
People's actions in the first moments after a motor vehicle collision occurs often focus on establishing fault for the crash. Either of the drivers involved may have done something that caused the collision. The party to blame for the crash often has financial and...
Tight deadlines are a critical concern in the transportation and logistics industry. The pressure to meet these deadlines can lead to a cascade of risky behaviors and decisions by trucking companies and the drivers they employ, ultimately compromising road safety....
Most drivers are broadly aware of how dangerous distraction can be, and they may consistently avoid handling mobile devices while driving because of that risk. Those who get caught texting while driving could face a variety of consequences, including a citation issued...
Distractions while driving are a significant concern for road safety, leading to numerous accidents and fatalities each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes three main types of distractions: cognitive, visual and manual. Each type...
Most drivers in Pennsylvania accept that there is a degree of risk inherent in motor vehicle travel. They may make certain personal decisions with the goal of limiting their chances of experiencing a major collision. For example, people often look at safety ratings...
A large percentage of successful professionals work a standard first-shift schedule. They report to the office five days a week in the morning and head home in the late afternoon. Their job helps them support their family and might also provide them with benefits...