Brain injuries can range from mild to severe in terms of how bad they are and what effects they can have on the individual. Moderate and severe brain injuries are defined as two different things. - Moderate Brain Injury is considered as a loss of consciousness for 20 minutes to 6 hours. - Severe Brain Injury is considered as losing consciousness for anywhere after 6 hours. Whether an individual has a moderate or severe[ ... ]
Over the past few years, there has been a lot of attention on the topic of concussions. A lot of the athletic players out there that participate in football and even baseball can get concussions. But, while sports accidents are a common way to get a concussion, car accidents actually cause more head injuries than any other event. In fact, around 20% of T[ ... ]
Traffic accidents are one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. While there are more than a dozen different reasons auto accidents happen, there are five highly prevalent causes of traffic accidents. Distracted Driving According to the American Automobile Association's Traffic Safet[ ... ]
Going too fast can be dangerous. Even if you drive only 5 or 10 mph over the posted speed limit, this can create a life or death situation which can result in a car accident. FOLLOW THE 3 SECOND RULE The 3-second rule enables you to gauge the distance between you and the car in front of you. One of the biggest reasons accidents happen is bec[ ... ]
When you get into your car and put your seatbelt on you expect it to work and help keep you safe. The last thing you expect is a seatbelt malfunction. Yet, it happens more often than you think. Not only is a seatbelt supposed to keep you safe, but it's the law to put one on. So what happens when this device turns deadly? Seatbelt Malfunction Because Of A Manufacture If you've been in a[ ... ]
A truck accident can be a really scary and horrific situation to be in, especially if they are accidents that involve larger 18 wheeler commercial vehicles. These incidents are not only frightening, but can cause the most damage both physically and emotionally. These accidents are also the worst types of accidents because the damages are irreparable and can cause[ ... ]
Safe winter driving isn't only meant to keep you safe, but also meant to keep everyone else on the roadways safe as well. Below you will find tips for general driving, as well as long-distance winter driving. Severe weather conditions can make anyone nervous on the road, but if you follow safety rules when dealing with dangerous weather you can lessen the chance of a car a[ ... ]
Car accidents can be a very traumatic and scary event. While some injuries are simple enough, others can cause a lasting effect on your life. For example, a spinal injury can cause paralysis and walk again, let alone live the life you did before. If you've been injured in an accident that was caus[ ... ]
Cycling has become more and more of a popular activity over the years. With more bikes being manufactured and new types of bikes being invented, more and more people are riding on the roadways more than ever before. Unfortunately, with more cyclists on the roadways, this means drivers need to be more aware of cyclists and riders need to practice safety. Many states tout some pretty scary statistics for bicycle accidents. 63% of overall bike accidents result in a [ ... ]
When a Colorado bicycle accident happens between a bicycle and an automobile it can result in serious injuries or even death. In some cases the cyclist is the one to blame, but the blame can also fall on the driver of the car for not taking ext[ ... ]