The transportation industry plays a vital role in the global economy. However, it also faces significant challenges, including drug use among truck drivers. This issue can not only affect the health and safety of the drivers themselves but also the safety of others on...
What to do after a car accident
Car accidents are an unfortunate but real threat during your Mississippi commute. Knowing what to do ahead of time can save you from making snap decisions under extreme stress. 1. Pull over to a safe location Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Traveling too far...
How does drowsiness impact truckers?
When drivers hit the road without getting enough sleep, they become drowsy drivers and put everyone around them at risk of a potential crash. But when truckers hit the road without enough sleep, they create a major hazard and could jeopardize the lives of many other...
How do skull fractures manifest?
Skull fractures can happen in numerous scenarios, including falls or car crashes. Though many fractures of the skull actually do not need additional treatment or intervention, it is possible that a serious fracture could affect a person's brain. For this reason, it is...
Why is it so important to see a doctor after a car accident?
Going to the doctor right after a car accident might seem unnecessary if you do not feel injured. However, even if you feel no pain, you may need medical treatment. After a car accident, choosing to forego medical treatment can have both physical and legal...
How does brain trauma manifest?
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is possible for brain trauma to follow. Understanding different signs of manifestation is crucial for getting quick treatment. But what sort of signs should you keep an eye out for? Physical manifestations of brain injuries...
Should you discard your child’s car seat after an accident?
Keeping the children safe is the prime responsibility of any parent. For that reason, you always secure your young kids in car seats that are appropriate for their ages and sizes. After all, when car accidents happen, car seats reduce a child's injury risk by as much...
Compare the costs and severity of your SCI
Whether due to a car accident or a slip and fall on a company's premises, a spinal cord injury risks changing your whole life. Even low-impact SCIs can affect your nerves and sensation. Catastrophic SCIs may leave you partially or fully paralyzed. Each of these comes...
3 common causes of rear-end car accidents
Even though today's cars, trucks and SUVs are more technologically advanced than ever before, car accidents remain exceedingly common in the U.S. Among all possible types of accidents, rear-end collisions happen most frequently. In fact, according to The National Law...
Do motor vehicle crashes cause strokes?
To function normally, the brain needs a steady supply of oxygenated blood. When something interrupts the flow of blood to the brain, however, a person has a stroke. While it is possible to recover completely from strokes, they are often fatal. In fact, according to...