Truck drivers spend more hours on the roads than your typical driver because of the nature of their jobs. To help ensure safety, the federal government implemented hours of service regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration explains hours of service...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Do firefighters know how to extinguish electric vehicle fires?
If you have made the switch from an internal combustion vehicle to an electric one, you are probably appreciating not having to pay high gas prices. You also are doing your part to stave off environmental damage. Still, your electric vehicle may put you at increased...
What are some risk factors for pedestrian accidents?
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...
Draining clear fluid from the nose after a head injury?
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...
What should you know about degrees of burn severity?
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...
How do distractions contribute to crashes?
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...
How do spinal cord injuries affect mobility?
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...
Spasticity after a spinal cord injury
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...
Can a motor vehicle accident trigger an asthma attack?
If you have asthma, you may feel you are constantly struggling to breathe normally. Even if you are on a long-term treatment plan, you also recognize the risks that come with an asthma attack. After all, a serious asthma attack can lead to catastrophic medical...
How safe are bicyclists in New York City?
New York City provides bicyclists with ample space for travel. The City of New York Department of Transportation reports that the city added more than 60 miles of bike lanes this year and plans to include more in the next several years. Despite protected bike lanes,...