The majority of road users are conscientious and do their best to reduce the risk of accidents. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Some drivers become agitated when behind the wheel, which can lead to aggressive behaviors. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Every year, there are tens of thousands of fatal road traffic collisions in the U.S. Some of these accidents occur due to speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving and distractions. One phenomenon that contributes to a significant number of crashes alongside many of...
In today's fast-paced world, “multitasking” has become a buzzword, lauded as a necessary skill for success in various aspects of modern life. People even commonly list it as one of their talents on their resumes. Unfortunately, multitasking is actually a total myth –...
Pretty much everyone knows that distracted driving results in many motor vehicle crashes and potentially severe injuries. Most also understand that texting or operating a GPS device are two top distractions to avoid while driving. Unfortunately, many other things can...
Are you short on sleep? You’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control, fatigue is just about at epidemic levels in the U.S. population, with one in every three adults reporting that they don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. That translates into...
Every year in the United States, there are between 35,000 and 45,000 traffic fatalities. This is at least true for recent decades, although previous decades did see spikes up into the 50,000s. If you just look at motorcycles, the annual totals are much lower. For...
One of the biggest causes of auto accidents is drunk driving. Despite all the warnings out there, people still insist on getting behind the wheel after they’ve had a few – often to disastrous results. Some drivers may be able to prevent drunk driving accidents by...
An accident can happen at any second. You’ll likely be startled, scared, confused and angry. It’s hard to know what you should do after an accident. But, being proactive can help your future. Here are four things you should immediately do after a car accident: 1. Call...
If you are a parent of a teen in the Dallas Metro area, chances are good that your teen will be attending the prom, its after-parties and many of the graduation parties that will be held in the coming weeks. Most parents encourage their teenagers to participate in...
The injuries that result from car crashes can put people in the hospital, sometimes for weeks on end. An individual who has a compound or open fracture will require surgery to set and clean the broken bone and then weeks of recovery time to allow their body to heal....