A collision can be a costly experience. Not only do people have to repair their vehicle, they may also need to address medical bills and other expenses. However, one cost you may not have considered is the increased cost of insurance coverage after a car accident. How...
Car Accidents
How do health care providers diagnose a TBI?
Some injuries are immediately apparent after a crash or other accident. However, the symptoms of a brain injury are varied and may take time to appear. How do doctors identify traumatic brain injuries (TBI) like concussions? Neurological examination Medical...
How can devices built into a vehicle create distraction while driving?
Many people are aware of the risks of texting while driving. However, cell phones are not the only source of distraction that drivers can face, and potentially distracting technology is built into many vehicles. How might the devices built into a vehicle create risks...
How common are aggressive drivers?
In addition to remaining alert for inclement weather, damaged roadways and other dangers, drivers should also be aware of the risk caused by other drivers’ decisions. One common source of danger is aggressive driving. How common is aggressive driving? Drivers exhibit...
How might tire malfunctions put you at risk?
Many people may think of a flat tire as a source of frustration, but you might be unaware that tire malfunctions or failure could put you at serious risk. What should you know about the danger of tire malfunctions? How many people experience harm each year due to tire...
What risks can rain cause on the roadway?
Spring rain can bring new growth, but it also brings new risks to people as they drive. How might a rainy day put drivers on Pennsylvania roadways at risk? Why are rainy days dangerous for drivers? Rain can create a wide variety of risks on the road. Especially in...
What neck, back and spinal injuries might a car accident cause?
Any injury to the neck, back or spine could have a significant impact on your life. Car accidents are a common cause of these injuries throughout the United States. What should you know about car accidents and neck and back injuries? 4 crash-related injuries Neck and...
What could happen if a traumatic brain injury goes untreated?
The symptoms of a brain injury like a concussion can take hours, days or even weeks to appear after a crash. Especially if your symptoms are relatively mild, you may think that this delay means that you can skip a visit to the doctor and focus on vehicle repairs....
What should drivers know about the risks of bright sunlight?
Sunlight can often illuminate the things around us as we drive and make them easier to see. However, the bright light of the sun can also bring risks to the roadway. What should you know about the risks caused by bright sunlight? How much of a risk does bright...
How dangerous are drowsy drivers?
Long days with less daylight often leave us with less energy at the end of the day. Unfortunately, if people get behind the wheel of a car while fatigued, they may put themselves, their passengers and others on the road in danger. How might fatigued drivers impact...
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