Vision, coordination, reasoning, balance and the ability to process information are all negatively impacted by your blood alcohol content. You need all of those things to safely operate a vehicle. While you are not legally impaired until your BAC reaches .08, you will...
There is a high risk to you of being in a car accident in wet conditions. Hydroplaning, which causes you to lose control of your car as the car tires slide on a wet surface, is a common cause of auto accidents when the pavement is wet. Here are ways for you to avoid...
You likely already understand the risks of using a cellphone while driving but driving while drowsy can be just as dangerous. And many people underestimate the effects drowsy driving can have on their ability to drive safely. According to the National Highway Traffic...
As a pedestrian, someone driving a larger vehicle, like an SUV or truck, is more likely to hit you than someone driving a smaller vehicle. A recent study made this conclusion after investigating the rise of pedestrian deaths on roads throughout the U.S. According to...
Few life events are more exciting than having a new baby. During the second trimester of your pregnancy, though, your car accident risk may increase by as much as 42%. If you have a collision during this time, your first concern is likely to be the well-being of your...
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, your primary focus should be recovering from your injuries. However, for most people, it is not long before worries arise about paying for medical bills. Who pays your medical bills after a car accident? Who is...
Because there were fewer drivers on the road, Pennsylvania recorded its second-lowest number of traffic fatalities in 93 years in 2020. Regrettably, though, there were still 1,060 fatal motor vehicle accidents and another roughly 45,000 injury-causing ones that year....
From your home to your phone, advancements in technology improve the quality of life. The same holds true for vehicle safety. When a car hits a pedestrian, the injuries are often severe. Avoiding any accident, especially one involving a walker or bike rider, may come...
When furniture tips over, it frequently causes injuries, regardless of the age of the person it strikes. However, according to Consumer Reports, when furniture falls on children, the outcome is often fatal. More than 11,000 children on average received treatment in...
Dogs can have temperaments as diverse as those of humans – and often are influenced by the same factors. Some dogs are naturally aggressive, while others are aggressive because they have been abused, improperly socialized or trained to be aggressive. The way a dog...
