All motorists must respect the rules of the road to ensure a safe driving experience. Along with obeying traffic signs at all times, drivers must also avoid distractions whenever possible. There are actually three distinct types of driving distractions that can...
Car Accidents
Do you need a cosmetic surgeon for your car accident injury?
Car accidents injure millions of Americans every single year. Even if you believe you are mostly fine after a collision, it is important to go to the emergency room for an evaluation. After all, some injuries might not be readily apparent. Emergency rooms usually do...
Helping your aging parents stay safe on the road
When you were a teenager learning to drive, your parents probably worried about your safety. Now that you are grown and your parents are getting older, you might be experiencing similar concerns about them. If you have an aging family member who drives, you should...
Going over data on pedestrian injuries
It is very important for you to understand how frequently pedestrian accidents occur if you walk near traffic on a regular basis. Every year, pedestrian accidents lead to many serious injuries, and some of these incidents prove fatal. Unfortunately, many pedestrians...
Will whiplash heal on its own?
Whiplash is arguably one of the most common injuries you could sustain in a car accident. The impact most likely resulted in a thrashing movement of your head and neck causing trauma. While not as readily noticeable as other physical injuries, it can have severe...
How sleep deprivation can be a risky lifestyle choice
Sometimes a quick click of the snooze button and five more minutes of rest can make a world of difference. Several days without enough sleep, or sleep deprivation, can create more than just a cranky mood or extra yawns. Not being well rested can also cause a serious...
Winter weather driving tips
The winter months are approaching quickly. Winter weather in Virginia includes many harsh conditions that create extra hazards on the road. Whether you are a new driver, new to winter weather driving or have been driving in harsh weather conditions for years, there...
Can bruised breast tissue lead to breast cancer?
Every time you drive your car, truck or SUV, you should properly buckle your seat belt. After all, seat belts are some of any vehicle's most effective safety features. Indeed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, just by using your seat belt, you...
Teenage passengers increase fatal crash risks for teen drivers
When a teenage driver navigates Virginia’s roadways and has a teenage passenger riding alongside him or her in the car, the chances of a subsequent crash proving fatal increases quite a bit because of the teen passenger being there. For this reason, parents of teen...
Why can brain fog occur after an accident?
Following a traumatic brain injury after an accident, you could face a variety of symptoms, including headaches, cognition difficulties and brain fog. Brain fog or mental fatigue, according to Brainline, decreases your memory, recall and concentration. While many...