Unfortunately, pregnant women are not excluded from being involved in traffic accidents. In most cases, the pregnant woman is the driver of the vehicle, which…
In the US, the rate of traffic accidents among those with epilepsy is about 50 percent higher than the average person; however, the rate is…
Motorcycles and automobiles get into accidents on a regular basis. Most of these types of accidents occur when an automobile crosses into the path of…
Motorcycle accidents cause injuries and death more so than do accidents involving cars. Motorcycle drivers and passengers are not protected by the external metal of…
There are guidelines in place as to when a commercial driver can return to driving trucks and similar vehicles after sustaining a stroke or TIA….
Post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a condition that can occur after a traffic accident. It is a condition that can occur after a…
People take minor tranquilizers such as benzodiazepines for anxiety conditions. Most contain labeling that indicates a person shouldn’t drive unless they know how the tranquilizer…
There are many types of vehicles on the road, including multi-wheel trucks, smaller trucks, SUVs, sedans, smaller cars, and motorcycles. Research has shown that the…
Blunt scrotal trauma usually happens in people who are under the age of 50 years as a result of an athletic injury, an automobile injury,…
Motorcycle riders are especially at risk for morbidity and mortality following a crash. Crashes can occur by losing control of the motorcycle, by hitting a…
Driving while sleepy can be very dangerous and causes 5,500 driving tests in the U.S. alone each year. Driving while sleepy can decrease reaction times…
Motorcycle accidents are believed to be the second most common cause of traffic accidents in developing countries and in developed countries. One study looked at…
One of the findings in previous studies regarding motorcycle accidents and motor vehicles was that motorcycles in some cases just aren’t conspicuous enough. Changes in…
Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than driving with an automobile. This is in part because the motorcyclist is not protected by anything and in part…
Aortic lacerations or traumatic aortic rupture happens when the largest artery in the body ruptures or tears, usually from a large force, such as a…
Gallbladder Injuries in Traffic Accidents Blunt trauma to the abdomen is not uncommon in traffic accidents. This type of blunt trauma can lead to injuries…