Some people involved in a car accident fail to notice they are injured until hours or days later. And in most cases, the injuries in question are usually worse by the time the victim gets medical attention. But what can cause an injury to exist but be unnoticeable?...
Car Accidents
2 long-term costs after a car accident
Seeking compensation after a car accident often begins with addressing the short-term costs a person faces. For instance, if you were injured and needed transportation to a hospital where you spent the night, you could owe thousands of dollars in medical bills....
The hidden risk of a first-shift work commute
Many professionals prefer to work first-shift jobs. A regular first-shift schedule allows a professional to have their weekends free and their evenings available for family matters. The predictable nature of an established first-shift schedule makes it easier for...
Why knowing you’re not a great driver is a good start
The famous naturalist Charles Darwin wrote, "Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge." What has that got to do with driving? Quite a lot as it turns out. Research shows that many people believe they are far better drivers than they actually...
3 signs of internal bleeding after a car accident
When your body hits something solid during a car accident, for instance, your chest hitting the dashboard, steering wheel or airbag, you may tear your blood vessels. Another circumstance that can cause such an injury is when a sharp object penetrates your body,...
What should you do if someone is tailgating you?
When another driver starts tailgating your vehicle, it significantly increases the risk of an accident. This often has very little to do with the way you are driving. The other driver has simply reduced their following distance, leaving less time to react, which could...
When a fracture from a crash endangers someone’s future
Some people consider themselves lucky when they leave the scene of a crash with a fracture or broken bone. There are many potentially catastrophic injuries that people can incur in a motor vehicle collision. Fractures typically respond well to treatment and often lead...
Why the upcoming weeks will be especially dangerous on the roads
Minnesotans have a lot on their minds right now. In no particular order, there are the Vikings, voting and Halloween. It’s easy to forget that in the wee hours of Nov. 3, we’ll gain an hour. The end of Daylight Saving Time (DST), just like the start of it in the...
What not to do during a road rage encounter
Technology has increased driving safety dramatically in recent decades. Nonetheless, driving still remains a hazardous activity. One type of situation which can be dangerous, and is unfortunately on the increase, involves road rage incidents. Road rage involves...
How could reducing left turns make your journey safer?
If you are like most people, you probably have a few set routes that you use to certain places. For example, you usually travel a particular route to get to work, and another to get to your mom’s. While you might alter these routes when traffic is heavy, you probably...