When the shock and grief of suffering a spinal cord injury begin to wear off, your next concern will be paying for the treatment you will need to recover whatever mobility and strength you can. This is likely to be ongoing, perhaps for the rest of your life, so you...
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Month: August 2019
Deaths caused by drivers running red lights reach 10-year high
A new study says deaths caused by drivers running stop lights has reached the highest level in a decade. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study says 939 people were killed by people blowing through a red light in 2017, the final year of the study.The fatality...
Unusual new highway design will test drivers and pedestrians
Drivers near Stockton, California, are being warned to prepare themselves for a peculiar new road design apparently gaining favor with planners.Called the “diverging diamond interchange” (DDI), the design was invented by a student at the University of...
What kinds of injuries can air bags cause?
Head injuries are among the most common injuries in car crashes. Although there are air bags and seat belts designed to hold a person in place during a crash and to minimize the impact, the reality is that even these safety devices can result in injuries. Air bags...
Distractions maim and kill: Avoid these common distractions
Of all the things that can make you furious at another driver, the idea that they weren't even looking at the road when they hit you is one of the most significant. The reality is that more and more people know the dangers of texting and driving, fiddling with their...
Consumer products cause most traumatic brain injuries in kids
A recent study provides a reality check about traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents. Most of these surprisingly common bumps and blows that damage the brain involve completely ordinary activities and common consumer products found in and around...
Who can you hold responsible after a crash?
Rear-end crashes happen often as a result of the rear driver's negligence and distraction. In many cases, the collision is caused when a driver is following another vehicle too closely, speeding or simply not paying attention.As someone who has been involved in a...