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A concussion is a form of head trauma that is caused by violent shaking or a strong blow to the head. When the brain strikes the inside of the skull, it can stretch or damage brain cells and cause chemical changes in the brain....
Children as young as three years old ride school buses each day on their way to and from school. Parents put their trust in the school bus drivers, school systems, and state to provide safe and reliable transportation. The one aspect that parents cannot...
The Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) released a new study that estimates the annual cost of car accidents to the Illinois economy at $3.8 billion. The study considers emergency services, medical costs, lost workdays and productivity, and increased congestion. ILEPI used a model for...
There is no question that car accidents can be extremely stressful, but if the accident involved serious injuries or fatalities, victims may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is a psychological condition brought on after a particularly traumatic experience. Whether the victim was...
Witnessing a car accident can be a very traumatic event. Depending upon the seriousness of the crash, there could be multiple injuries, fatalities, and dangers at the accident scene itself, including the risks of fuel fires and oncoming traffic. What you do next can...
Inexperienced teen drivers are always at a higher risk for fatal car accidents, but summertime is statistically an even more fatal time of year. When school is out, teens have more friends riding in their car and later curfews. For drivers aged 15 to...
The unofficial start of summer fun kicks off with family vacations and road trips on Memorial Day weekend. As the fun approaches, it is a good idea to keep safety in mind, especially on the roads, which are more heavily traveled on holiday weekends....