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How to Recover from the Trauma of a Car Accident

By Patrick Hogan | January 4th, 2018

When you’re in a car accident, you emerge with both, physical and mental trauma. Sometimes, the physical wounds might be very slight but the mental wounds take a long time to heal. People can experience PTSD-type symptoms for months after a car accident. You’ll be doing something innocuous like taking a shower and the car accident will suddenly replay in your head, leaving you feeling shaken. Don’t worry if this happens to you. It’s actually quite normal. When people have a brush with death, they do naturally feel disturbed. Here.

Orthopedic Injuries and Vehicular Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | December 28th, 2017

Being in a vehicular accident is emotional and traumatic. Unfortunately, the experience will most likely leave you with a bodily injury. According to statistics put out by the California Department of Motor Vehicles there are approximately over 250,000 injuries due to vehicular accidents in the state each year. These injuries occur while being in the actual vehicle or being an innocent bystander. Some of the most common of these injuries are orthopedic involving bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues throughout the entire body. Whether you find yourself with a sprained.

Three Situations That Increase the Crash Risk of Aggressive Driving

By Patrick Hogan | December 28th, 2017

Aggressive driving is characterized by actions that endanger other motorists. These include tailgating, improper lane changing, speeding, illegal passing, running red lights and stop signs, failure to yield, and driving on the shoulder. It’s clear these actions are dangerous under any circumstances and can injure or kill other motorists in a crash. However, aggressive driving in some circumstances is so dangerous to the extreme that a car accident is highly probable. Here are three of these: Bad Weather Aggressive driving in bad weather such as in heavy fog can readily.

What Kind of Gear Should You Use to Prevent Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents?

By Patrick Hogan | December 28th, 2017

Motorcycle accidents are notoriously bad. A motorcycle rider is exposed to the elements and can be thrown off the motorcycle easily. Their legs can also be crushed underneath the motorcycle. And if they’re not wearing proper gear, then the chances of injury are greater. The Necessity of a Helmet and Protective Gear Given how bad motorcycle accidents tend to be, it’s very important to always wear a helmet and protective gear when you go motorcycle riding. Not only does this gear protect you from the elements (such as dust and.

Common Mistakes That Can Cause or Make a Crash Worse

By Patrick Hogan | December 21st, 2017

No one wants to be injured in a crash because of the mistakes of another driver. However, the odds are good that you are making a few of your own (since everyone makes mistakes). Here are three driver mistakes that can cause or make a crash worse: Wearing Yellow Night Vision Glasses Yellow tint certainly has its benefits for day driving in foggy conditions. However, any tint regardless of color, reduces the amount of light your eyes receive. This is never a good thing at night when your eyes need.

Truck Accident: Three Pedestrian Safety Tips

By Patrick Hogan | December 21st, 2017

When a large truck collides with a car, statistics do not favor the occupants of the car. In the case of a pedestrian-truck accident, fatality statistics are even more lopsided against the pedestrian. Just as motorists shouldn’t treat trucks as they would other cars, pedestrians should do the same. The truck’s size, weight, and turning radius make it less capable of dodging pedestrians and, therefore, make it more deadly than cars. Be safe by following these three tips: Use Your Ears The diesel engines of trucks have a distinctly different.

What to do in a Parking Lot Car Accident

By Patrick Hogan | December 21st, 2017

According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, an average of 91,000 people are injured or killed in nontraffic motor accidents each year. Nontraffic motor vehicle crashes occur off the public traffic way and include collisions in driveways, on private roads, and perhaps most commonly, in parking lots. Parking lots are difficult to navigate in a vehicle as other drivers often disregard pavement markings and right-of-way; pedestrians also abound, exiting parked vehicles, cutting across lanes, and managing shopping carts or bags of groceries. With all these distractions, it’s no surprise.

Motorcycle Accidents: The Risks of Riding Solo

By Patrick Hogan | December 7th, 2017

For many, motorcycling is an exhilarating experience. It also entails risk, which is why some people love riding. But the differences between those who ride for years accident-free and those who don’t, are skill, experience, attitude, judgment, and some luck. Many of the risks of motorcycling are obvious while others are less so. But there are two dangers associated with riding solo that many fail to perceive that have caused many fatalities: Solo Rural Riding There are more deaths per mile traveled in rural areas than in cities. This is.

Three Airbag Myths That May Cause Harm in a Crash

By Patrick Hogan | December 7th, 2017

Airbags may cause either complacency or fear in drivers. The truth is, they are neither soft and velvety pillows nor are they instruments bent on doing you harm. When properly used, they save lives and reduce or prevent crash injuries. The key is understanding how they work and using them correctly. This starts with rejecting common myths about them that can cause a fatality or serious injury. Here are three: Airbags Make Seat Belts Obsolete Airbags are supplemental devices. That is, they won’t protect you when used alone without wearing a.

Tips for Keeping First Responders and Yourself Safer

By Patrick Hogan | December 7th, 2017

In mid-October, a San Francisco bicycle police officer was seriously injured when a fleeing suspect crashed into the officer. The suspect fled the scene but was later found and taken into custody. While most people would not intentionally cause a crash with a first responder, it is to do our part to keep them safer. As we work to keep them safer, we are also working to keep ourselves safer. There are several ways you can do this. When you see flashing emergency lights, either behind you or coming toward.

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How to Recover from the Trauma of a Car Accident

Orthopedic Injuries and Vehicular Accidents

Three Situations That Increase the Crash Risk of Aggressive Driving

What Kind of Gear Should You Use to Prevent Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents?

Common Mistakes That Can Cause or Make a Crash Worse

Truck Accident: Three Pedestrian Safety Tips

What to do in a Parking Lot Car Accident

Motorcycle Accidents: The Risks of Riding Solo

Three Airbag Myths That May Cause Harm in a Crash

Tips for Keeping First Responders and Yourself Safer

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