Driving is an important, often necessary, and common skill. However, it also carries with it tangible risks. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, over 3,500 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2021. While complete elimination of...
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Virginia drivers are among the nation’s most distracted
Distracted driving continues to be a serious safety issue across Virginia and the rest of the nation. However, Virginia drivers and motorists are among those most affected by this behavior. Research shows that Virginia is among the worst states for distracted drivers...
What are some signs of a spinal cord injury?
After a car accident, you may notice you have increased trouble doing simple, everyday tasks. Your spine in particular may feel achy or weak. This phenomenon is often known as spinal cord trauma, and can come from severe whiplash after you made a sudden stop while in...
How can TBIs affect you?
A traumatic brain injury can have lasting impacts on your health in many ways. It can also manifest in the short-term in a way that disrupts your daily life. On top of that, these effects can influence your mind, behavior, mental state and physical wellness. It is...
Virginia’s work zones saw more than 2,500 crashes in 2019
Construction zones are a necessary, if annoying, part of life in Virginia, and as communities grow in size and more drivers use the same roads, the need for road construction increases. Work zones create many risks and hazards for motorists and passengers though, and...
What are some signs of a concussion?
After a car crash, you may notice odd and increasingly prevalent feelings of pain in your head and body. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury, and they can seriously disrupt your life if you do not notice the symptoms as they occur. Mental struggles...
Can brain trauma make you reckless?
After getting into a crash, it is common to experience head injury and brain trauma. Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often have lasting and complex impacts on victims. TBIs can alter your personality and temperament in many unexpected ways. It may...
How can I avoid a collision with a big truck?
It is natural to feel intimidated when you approach a large truck on the road. Due to their greater size and weight, semi trucks can inflict serious damage and injury after colliding with another vehicle. While truck drivers bear responsibility for safe driving, you...
Pedestrian deaths a problem in Virginia
Pedestrians naturally have a greater risk of serious outcomes in accidents given their inherent lack of protection compared with the protection people in cars and other vehicles have. Factors such as limited street lighting may further increase pedestrian risks. Even...
Why are older drivers more at risk for car accident injuries?
The number of drivers over the age of 65 has increased considerably in the past two decades, giving seniors the opportunity to maintain a positive quality of life. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 7,000 seniors died in motor...
