Category Archives: Car Accident Whiplash
Driving With an Older Driver
People are living longer nowadays, which means the number of seniors (those over age 65) is the highest it has ever been. While this is great in many ways, it’s also concerning because senses tend to decrease as we age. People are not able to see or hear as well. Mobility is also an… Read More »
Driving While Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs
When people think of driving under the influence, they tend to think of alcohol use. However, intoxication can also come about in the form of using drugs – even prescription drugs. Even if the drugs you are using are legal, you could still become “buzzed.” You may notice that some medications warm you not… Read More »
Hitting a Curb: Accidents and Damage
Most of us have accidentally hit a curb while driving. You might have run your tires into a street curb or the edge of a sidewalk while turning or parking. It may seem minimal, but it’s often not. Hitting a curb is no minor event. You can actually be quite damaging. You could suffer… Read More »
Why You Need to Wear Your Seatbelt
What is the first thing you do when you get into a vehicle? Hopefully you answered “buckle your seatbelt.” Your seatbelt is one of the most important safety features in your car or truck. Seatbelts are designed to prevent serious injuries and even save lives. Even if your vehicle has air bags, they are… Read More »
High Winds and Car Accidents
Texas is known for its thunderstorms, which often come with high winds. When driving, most people don’t worry about high winds as much as they do when it comes to rain, ice, and snow. However, high winds cause a lot of car accidents. High winds are defined as sustained winds of at least 40… Read More »
Dangers of Driving in the Rain
It’s easy to drive in beautiful weather. Once it starts raining, though, driving can become very difficult. Even light rains can cause a vehicle to lose control or hydroplane. It is estimated that 20% of car accidents are caused by poor weather conditions, including rain. Driving in the rain is risky but there are… Read More »
How Personality and Mental Disorders Affect Driving Behavior
When it comes to car accidents, they can be caused by a variety of factors. Human factors are the main cause of crashes. This includes all sorts of human behavior. Human factors play a major role in causing accidents everywhere. Driving is a complex activity and includes cognitive, visual, and bodily processes. The behavior… Read More »
Staying Focused While Behind the Wheel
When behind the wheel, people need to focus on driving and getting to their destination safely. However, people like to multitask and this has led to distracted driving. However, distracted driving is dangerous and even deadly. A 2023 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that in 2021, motor vehicle accidents involving… Read More »
Planning Road Trips Safely
Tis the season for not only holidays but also road trips. Many of us have family members who live hours away or possibly in other states. Millions of Americans pack up the car and brave the icy roads and crowds to celebrate with loved ones. Road trips can be fun for those who have… Read More »
Neck Injuries After a Car Accident
After a car accident, you could be suffering from a variety of injuries. Some of the most debilitating ones involve the neck. The pain may start immediately or it may take days or weeks to come about. When you think of neck injuries, the most common one is whiplash. However, there are other types… Read More »
