Pedestrian accidents resulting in injury and death continue to impact individuals from all walks of life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that in 2020, a pedestrian died once every 75 minutes as a result of an impact with a vehicle and that over...
A crush incident occurs when part of a person's body - or their entire body, in some cases - ends up pinned, run over, crushed or buried by something larger and/or heavier than it. Obviously, such injuries are more often serious in nature than not. It is important for...
After getting into a car crash, you may find yourself dealing with a head injury. Head injuries are among the most common types of post-crash injuries, along with damage to the neck and back. But some head injuries are much more serious than others. This includes a...
Car accidents that end in fire or even explosions do not only happen in movies. Many crashes in real life end up involving fire too, which results in serious injuries and burns. Burn injuries get measured in degrees, so it is important to understand what these degrees...
Drivers need to focus on multiple things while on the road. Just one distraction has the potential to lead to a serious crash. But how can distractions actually impact a person's risk of crashing? Do distractions contribute to crash statistics? Forms of distraction...
Many issues exist within the trucking industry. Unfortunately, as with a number of industries, the flaws within them have come to the surface in big ways in recent years. The mistreatment of workers is one big issue that continues to crop up. On top of that,...
Injuries to the spinal cord are serious problems that can cause many issues with motor function, nerve function and more. Of course, these injuries can also create problems with a victim's overall mobility. Though different factors will influence these impacts, some...
Supply chains continue to drive to some extent changes in the trucking industry. Some observers believe this could lead to less safe roads for everyone from New York to California. At least one large change related to the need to get more truckers on the road could...
A spinal cord injury from a car accident can affect your body in ways that you do not expect. For example, according to the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, 65% to 78% of people with spinal cord injuries experience muscle spasticity as a result. Spasticity...
If you work at a construction site, you understand the possible kinds of injuries you might suffer while on the job. Sometimes poorly maintained electrical wiring, malfunctioning machinery or hot chemicals inflict severe burns on workers. First- through third-degree...
