For a motorcyclist in a crash, there’s no airbags to protect them, no roof, no doors — little to shield them from colliding with the pavement, save for their helmet, clothes and driving skills. When a car hits a motorcycle, it’s the biker who is significantly more...
Going for a walk? Use these safety tips
Lots of people in urban areas are abandoning their vehicles and eschewing public transportation in favor of walking wherever they need to go -- and that’s awesome. Unfortunately, it’s also more dangerous than it needs to be. Many urban areas were designed with speed...
Is speeding a victimless crime or an act of negligence?
When people rate the seriousness of different criminal offenses, whether or not there is a victim directly harmed by the crime often plays a role in the rankings they produce. For example, quite a few people will feel more strongly about armed robbery, which...
Is recovery from a spinal cord injury possible?
If you were to create a ranking of the most feared or severe injuries people can suffer in a major motor vehicle collision, spinal cord injuries are likely at the very top. Given that they produce dramatic effects on people's motor function and lifestyle, spinal cord...
