Maybe it’s coffee, or perhaps it is another caffeinated drink such as tea, cola or an energy drink. If you have been driving for long, there is a good chance you have reached for one of these beverages when you got tired at the wheel. It is a commonly held belief that...
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Common causes of truck accidents
Truck accidents cause more damage than most crashes involving passenger vehicles. If a semi-truck collides with a small sedan, the results can be catastrophic, even at low speeds. Policy Advice cautions that the trucking industry will continue to grow, meaning the...
Treating spinal cord injuries
In an instant, accidents may cause trauma such as spinal cord injuries, which often have long-lasting repercussions. People who experience such injuries often have long roads to recovery. After suffering a spinal cord injury, it benefits those injured and their...
What should you do after a car accident?
Being involved in a car accident is extremely stressful, even when you have done nothing wrong. In addition to possible injuries, you will also have to contend with expensive damage to your vehicle. Because accidents are so stressful, you must take the right steps...
How can you stay safe on a motorcycle?
Motorcyclists sustain injuries at a much higher rate than other motorists on the road. It doesn't have to be that way, however. Using the right knowledge, appropriate safety equipment and responsible decision-making can help you stay safe on a motorcycle. Know the...
Could your toddler have a brain injury after a car accident?
Automakers have installed hundreds of safety features on the cars, trucks and SUVs they sell. While these features provide decent protection for adults, they are often grossly inadequate at protecting children. Indeed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway...
Why might an insurer deny your claim?
When you have to make a claim to your insurance, you likely expect the process to go smoothly, After all, you have paid your premiums and any deductible and followed all the requirements laid out by your insurer. You have handled your part of the deal, so you expect...
Coping with PTSD following a car accident
A car accident can be an upsetting, unexpected experience that not only causes physical harm but emotional harm as well. Depending on the accident and its level of severity, you may experience some of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. According to the...
What are some signs of an angry dog?
When you are around animals, there is always an element of fear or hesitation that comes along with this closeness. Dogs can seriously harm you when they bite, even if the owner of the dog does not realize the danger you could be in. If you are struggling after a dog...
What emotional changes can occur after a TBI?
Following a traumatic brain injury, you may experience a change in how you express and process emotion. While alarming, you can cope with the emotional changes as long as you understand them. According to MSKTC, emotional changes include the development of anxiety and...