When drivers hit the road, they must do so with the most mental clarity possible. They should stick to the rules of the road closely, as even a slight deviation may result in increasing the chance of a crash. This includes indulging in dangerous driving behaviors such...
Personal Injury
What is vehophobia, and what causes it?
After a car accident, people often focus on recovering from the physical aftereffects. However, a wreck can also create severe mental and emotional trauma that may dramatically affect a person's life. One consequence of an accident could be vehophobia or a related...
How can you protect your mental health after a car crash?
A car accident can result in injuries that make it difficult for you to return to your normal daily life. You may be unable to go back to work, do things around the house, care for any children you have and participate in activities you used to enjoy because of your...
How does drowsiness make driving risky?
Drivers face numerous risks when they hit the road. Drowsy driving might not even make it into their conscious thought, but it is one of the bigger risks these days. Just how does drowsiness prove a risk to drivers, though? In what ways is it a problem? Drunk vs....
What are traumatic tattoos?
Traumatic tattoos are a type of injury that drivers can suffer from, though they are especially common in motorcyclists and bicyclists. What exactly are traumatic tattoos? How do they truly impact a victim? Road rashes as a result of car crashes According to the...
What is inattentional blindness?
Sometimes, drivers can put themselves at risk on the road without being aware they are doing it. Cognitive distractions are a real problem, but it is only something each person can control, and in some cases, they may not even realize a distraction is occurring. An...
Georgia’s Hands-free law may be helping to reduce crash numbers
On July 1, 2018, Georgia joined many other U.S. states by making it illegal to use handheld electronic devices while behind the wheel. In addition to increasingly steep fines for first, second and third offenses, violators may have points added against their driving...