Driver fatigue is extremely dangerous. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that driver fatigue leads to approximately 91,000 – resulting in over 50,000 injuries and over 800 fatalities per year. If you drive for a living or are...
Car Accidents
3 reasons you may need a brain injury evaluation after a crash
The force of impact during a car crash and the violent movement of the vehicles can cause severe and even deadly injuries. There are many injuries that you may possibly suffer in a motor vehicle collision, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the worst....
Rideshares are convenient but not always safe
Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have become very popular in the last decade. People love the convenience of being able to call for transportation that doesn’t cost them a fortune. However, Uber and Lyft drivers are human and sometimes they get into...
Understanding post-traumatic amnesia after a crash
It’s not uncommon to suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car crash. Despite the name, some TBIs are more serious than others. It all depends on what part of the brain was injured and how badly. That can only be determined by scans and other medical testing. ...
2 different reasons car crashes may lead to amputation
Although it may not be as common as soft tissue injuries and broken bones, amputation is a risk when motor vehicles collide. People can lose a limb or an extremity and will require both trauma care and rehabilitative support so that they can adjust to life after such...
Why are joggers so vulnerable on the streets?
High-profile attacks on joggers could give you the impression that the biggest danger when out running comes from someone lying in wait. Yet the truth is, the biggest threat to your safety comes from motorists. So, while going out for a run has a lot of health...
Has a road traffic collision impacted your vision?
Every activity you partake in each day relies on your vision. You need it to do your job as well as have fun with your loved ones. Our eyes are so important, yet we often take them for granted. Unfortunately, you’ve been involved in a road traffic collision, which has...
Driving safety tips for fog and rain
The sun is finally showing its face but that has not stopped the rain and fog from covering it back up again -- and weather can change quickly in the spring. If you are unprepared for sudden shifts in the weather while driving, you could easily end up hurt in a motor...
2 important safety tips for nocturnal drivers
Even in the best of circumstances, driving is generally a dangerous undertaking. You have to mind your safety, pay attention to other road users and do everything you can to avoid breaking the law. Unfortunately, driving becomes even more dangerous when you take away...
Don’t make common winter driving errors
The wintery weather in Minnesota often makes the roadways atrocious. While most people have experience driving on snow and even ice, everyone should take the time to review basic winter driving safety tips. One of the most important things that you can do during the...