Wrong-way accidents keep happening, year after year, and they're often on the interstate. To those who use the highway system, this can be a bit perplexing. There are many signs warning drivers not to go the wrong direction, and all of the on-ramps are set up so that...
Month: July 2020
7 of the 8 top risks for teen drivers are preventable
As a parent of a teenager, you are probably acutely aware of the risk that letting them get behind the wheel poses to their health and safety. Car crashes remain among the top causes of teenage death in the United States. All too often, the crashes that claim teenage...
Always drive safely when you’re sharing the road with semitrucks
Driving near a semitruck on the road is something that many children enjoy. However, allowing this to happen for a prolonged period could put everyone in your vehicle at an increased risk of being involved in a crash. Around 5,000 fatalities, 140,000 serious injuries,...
How do overseas drug manufacturers hide contamination issues?
As the cost of prescription drugs increases, individuals have sought less expensive alternatives with lower price points. However, not all medications produced by every drug manufacturer are created equal. Government regulators are increasingly identifying hidden...
What are the most common causes of vehicle crashes?
Motor vehicle crashes happen every day. Some types of accidents occur more frequently than others. National Safety Council (NSC) data shows that over 40% of motor vehicle deaths result from a collision between two motor vehicles. Those same statistics show that over...
What are the dangers associated with cervical neck manipulation?
Medical malpractice happens in all fields of medicine. A chiropractor is one of many different doctors who make mistakes that can leave you in a worse state than when you first went in to see them. One of the more injury-inducing adjustments that a chiropractor may...
How long will you stay in the hospital after an accident?
If you suffer injuries in a car accident and get taken to the hospital, one of the questions you will likely have is how long you're going to need to stay in the medical center. Every day that you're there increases your eventual hospital bill and the financial impact...
Driver error causes the majority of tanker truck crashes
People who travel on the highways in this area have probably seen large tanker trucks. Many drivers don't think anything about sharing the road with these trucks, but there are times when them can cause wrecks that seriously injure or kill motorists.One of the issues...
On what holidays do the most drunk driving accidents occur?
The holidays are traditionally a great time for people to get together, but they also make for the perfect recipe for drinking and driving. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data shows that someone dies in an alcohol-related accident every 48...
Chiropractic negligence must be handled carefully
People who turn to a chiropractor for treatment are putting a lot of trust in these professionals. When things go awry, there is a chance that the patient will suffer harm. Some might wonder what they can do when this happens because a chiropractor isn't a medical...
