Research from the National Highway Safety Administration outlines some of the primary causes and factors associated with the majority of pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accidents include any situation in which a person is running, hiking, jogging, walking, or lying down when he or she is involved in a motor vehicle crash. According to statistics analyzed by… Read More »
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How New Technology Can Help Hospitals and First Responders Evaluate Victim Needs after a Car Accident
New computer algorithms are developed for multiple purposes everyday, but a recent creation involves helping ambulance responders and personnel as well as hospital staff direct crash victims to the closest and most appropriate area for critical care. Behind the Scenes of the Research This new development comes from a team of clinicians and biomechanical specialists… Read More »
What You Should Know About Falls on Construction Sites
While there are many different hazards associated with working on a construction site, many of these can be significantly mitigated by following safety protocol and ensuring that everyone is onboard with various safety rules and regulations. Unfortunately, one of the most common causes of serious construction accidents and fatalities is falling on a construction site…. Read More »
What Are the Most Common Risk Factors Associated with Pedestrian Accidents?
Pedestrian accidents are a serious concern around the country. According to recent research, in 2013 alone nearly 5000 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents across the United States. This breaks down to one pedestrian death every two hours. There are several individuals most at risk for severe injuries in a pedestrian accident. These include: Individuals… Read More »
Most Common Injuries Linked to Pedestrian Accidents
In the immediate aftermath of a pedestrian accident, your body may go into shock or experience the influence of adrenaline, making it difficult to identify the severity of your injuries. Since some of the most serious injuries associated with pedestrian accidents can be those that are difficult to diagnose, a doctor’s input during this critical… Read More »
Key Tips for Avoiding Bicycle Collisions
Although cycling has become an increasingly popular activity, not just for getting to work but also for leisure, unfortunately cyclists are some of the individuals most likely to be seriously injured in a car accident. There are several ways to avoid collisions with vehicles and several of these tips are listed below. Wave. If you… Read More »
Wheelchair Users at High Risk for Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents
There’s no doubt that all pedestrian accidents have the potential to yield some devastating consequences, but it turns out that wheelchair users may be the ones facing the most serious injuries. A recent research study shows just how dangerous these accidents can be. Pedestrians in wheelchairs were 36 percent more likely to suffer fatal injuries… Read More »
Safety Tips to Follow Around a Construction Site
Despite plenty of safety gear and guidelines, construction sites can be a very dangerous location for employees. Small missteps in terms of safety can have catastrophic consequences, especially if an employee is seriously injured. What follows are several safety tips to help prevent accidents. Never carry tools by their hoses or cords Keep hoses and… Read More »
Could Driving Angry Put You at Serious Risk for a Car Accident?
According to recent research, one of the most important emotions that you could experience behind the wheel of a car is anger. If you’ve ever been stuck in traffic or had another driver cut you off, you’ve probably experienced at least a little bit of road rage. It turns out that carrying anger from work,… Read More »
How to Make a Right Turn
San Francisco has long had a major concern about bike safety. In its efforts to cut down on the number of bicycle/auto accidents, the City has expanded the introduction of bike lanes, and in late 2015 closed the city’s major artery, Market Street, to all but bicycle, bus and taxi traffic. Final results of the… Read More »