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Distracted driving is the leading cause of fatal car accidents in the United States, but according to recent studies conducted by Ohio State University and the University of Maryland Medical Center, pedestrian injuries and deaths related to distracted walking are on the rise. Emergency...
Commercial trucks require more room to make turns than passenger vehicles. Therefore, truckers must sometimes maneuver wide turns, which require them to take up more than one lane. This can lead to wide turn accidents in which other vehicles are crushed under the truck...
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...
A truck accident can cause serious injuries and even death to anyone involved. A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. For drivers to stay safe and reduce the risk of injuries, it is important to be familiar with the most common...
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...