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There are a lot of factors that go into fatality rates. For instance, if the rates are high for sports cars, is that because the cars are unsafe or because people tend to drive them at higher speeds? Are small cars more dangerous? Do vehicles like convertibles not...
Burn injuries can be common in motorcycle collisions. This is because the muffler itself is already hot, so if a person’s skin touches it, a burn is easy to get. Motorcycle exhaust burns can be extremely painful, and they do have the potential to lead to infection and...
After suffering a traumatic injury of any kind, it’s normal to feel unlike yourself. You’re dealing with all kinds of issues from the financial strain of medical bills and possibly being unable to work to physical pain. Your body may feel exhausted and on edge at the...
Getting to drive by yourself is an exciting time in a teen’s life, but it’s one that comes with great responsibility. It’s imperative that new drivers remember some basic safety rules to minimize their risk of being involved in devastating collisions. One of the most...
The physical trauma of an amputation often overshadows the long-term reality of limb loss. People become so emotional in the immediate aftermath of a trauma that they may struggle to accept reality or fall into a deep depression that prevents them from speaking up for...
Car crashes can cause catastrophic injuries, especially in cases involving high speeds or passengers not wearing restraints. Some of the worst injuries that a person could suffer in a car crash involve damage to their brain. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect...
Anyone who has ever experienced a panic attack will know how real and scary they can be. They can happen suddenly and seemingly come from nowhere. The fear that you experience can mean that you are absolutely convinced that you are having a serious medical episode...
When you mention that you ride motorcycles to people, you probably receive a lot of feedback from them telling you how dangerous it is to do so. People who give such responses probably don't realize that many different motorbikes exist, including cruisers, touring and...
When looking to merge on a multi-lane road, the first thing you look for is a gap. You need space to get in, and you try to adjust your vehicle to the flow of traffic, signal, and then move into the gap. Seems easy, right?Unfortunately, when driving around big rigs...
We know well that driving at night is more dangerous and increases accident odds. Young drivers especially understand this for two reasons. First, they actually find it harder and more intimidating to drive at night. Second, they have to spend designated hours driving...
