If you find yourself dealing with the aftermath of any variety of automobile accidents, staying calm is paramount. However, controlling your emotions in the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident can be very difficult. While watching the other party involved in your...
What kind of chest injuries can car accidents cause?
In a head-on collision, you could easily sustain a chest injury due to compression against the steering wheel or dashboard. A seat belt could also cause a chest injury. The University of Michigan explains different types of chest injuries and how they can affect your...
What are some signs of road rage?
Encountering intense anger and explosive actions while on the road often frightens unprepared drivers. This phenomenon is commonly known as road rage, and is the cause of many severe accidents. Learning the signs of road rage is one way to keep yourself and others...
What effect does a spinal cord injury have?
A car crash may result in many things you never considered. Here you are, dealing with damage to your vehicle and your body. While some accidents only cause minor damage, others may fall into the catastrophic category. If you find yourself dealing with a spinal cord...
1 killed in rollover near West Point
Some people may believe the issue of liability in a single-car accident in Kentucky to be a moot point. This is likely to the assumption that a driver maintains responsibility for their own actions, and any passengers in such accident accepted any risks that...
The 3 types of driver distraction
When you get into your car to drive, it is illegal for you to use your cellphone to text as your car is in motion. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, House Bill 415 banned texting and driving for drivers of all ages, but those over the age of 18 can...
Winter driving reminders for newbies and veterans
Have you ever driven down the road during or after the first snowfall of the year and seen an unusual amount of vehicles in the ditch, or tire tracks where vehicles used to be before the tow truck arrived? When you see all of these vehicles, are you perplexed and...
Advanced safety features may create new risks
As more new vehicles come equipped with technologies designed to take over some driving functions or provide assistance to human drivers, many people may assume that the roads become safer and fewer accidents may occur. Interestingly, the opposite may be true as new...
Is there any way to prevent whiplash injuries?
There are many factors that can alter the results of a car crash. A high-speed crash can lead to more severe injuries and seat belt use can be the difference between life and death. But what can you do to prevent injuries that happen with a rear-end collision that you...
Don’t take a moment for granted when behind the wheel
Not every motor vehicle accident results in serious injury, but it’s something that should be on your radar. The sooner you’re treated for any type of injury, the better chance you have of making a fast and full recovery. Understanding the most serious types of motor...
