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People often think of distracted driving as actions that are entirely unnecessary. This is why this kind of conduct seems irresponsible and negligent. For example, texting and driving is a common type of distraction. Drivers should wait to read or respond to texts...
Hundreds of children are killed in motor vehicle accidents every year and thousands more suffer injuries as a result of such collisions. In an effort to raise awareness of this risk and to mitigate the effects of motor vehicle crashes on infants, babies, young...
You know that you face a lot of risks when you drive. You could be struck by a drunk driver who has had a few too many beers and drifts over the centerline. You could be hit by a teenager on their cellphone who never sees your vehicle at all. Accidents happen for...
Distracted driving can take many different forms. It is most commonly associated with texting and driving, but that is far from the only issue that drivers face. To help shed some light on how problematic this is, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have...
When somebody suffers a spinal cord injury, it can have long-term effects on their physical and mental health. A spine injury comes with many challenges and ongoing struggles that may last for months or even years after the incident occurred. Living with a spine...
You use your car to get from A to B, but you also like to help other people get to their destinations. Perhaps you carpool to work. Maybe you do the school run each day. In any case, while passengers provide some company, they can also be a potential danger. If your...
We’ve seen it happen, and might as well be guilty of it from time to time – reaching for a ringing phone while driving or checking the GPS device to be sure you are heading in the right direction Unfortunately, it takes such simple actions to cause a life-altering...
Car accidents are a top cause of TBIs (traumatic brain injuries). The trauma caused by a car accident head injury can be severe and lead to emotional, mental and physical symptoms. Unfortunately, not all TBIs show symptoms right after a car accident happens. If you...
Using a phone in the car is incredibly dangerous. It's one of the most common driving distractions that people face. Exactly how this distraction manifests depends on what they're doing, but it can include things like taking pictures or videos, sending text messages,...
People across Oklahoma use cars for their daily commute. If you’re running late, it can be tempting to skip breakfast and take a coffee or snack with you. This sounds convenient and food and drinks in themselves pose little threat. However, consuming these products...