If you have ever been in a vehicle accident before, you know how it can take a toll in a few ways. Most people who are seriously injured in an accident feel a physical and a psychological impact. These injuries can influence your life for a few years, making it all the more important to… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Statistics and Studies
New Study Says Your Diet Could Affect Your Accident Likelihood
A new study has found that car drivers who eat a lot of processed meats, junk food and sugar are more likely to be involved in serious car wrecks. A study of over 400 truck drivers in China found that those most likely to eat fried foods were also most likely to cause accidents behind… Read More »
Study Shows Driving Is the Most Dangerous Thing Americans Do Every Single Day
Driving changed a lot over the course of the worldwide pandemic, but although the number of cars on the road did decrease, fatal accident numbers did not. That’s according to new information revealed about the impact of deadly accidents on the road. Every American can either attest that they have lived through a vehicle accident… Read More »
Are You Driving the Deadliest Car in The United States?
Many people shopping for a vehicle pay at least some attention to its overall safety rating, but a new study shows that there is one car that is deadlier than all others in the United States. Over 33,000 people suffer fatal injuries in a car accident every year, according to the NHTSA. For those people… Read More »
Study Shows Alcohol Companies Made $17.5 Billion on Underage Drinking in 2016
Drinking and driving is unfortunately still an all too common cause of California vehicle accidents. One recent study found by Diago AB, InBev, and Molson Coors Beverage Company found that approximately $17.5 billion worth of beer in liquor sales in the United States was consumed by minors in 2016. This could have significant repercussions on… Read More »
New Research Predicts Odds of Death in Vehicle Accidents
Most people know that the risks of being hurt in a car accident are higher than other types of accidents. And most people also know that certain factors can influence their risk of being seriously hurt in a wreck, such as speeding or drunk driving. But just how much do those concerns impact your accident… Read More »
What’s Behind Most California Car Accidents?
The California Highway Patrol regularly collects data about the most dangerous roads and most common types of accidents across the state. Although traffic collision rates and factors will vary from one city to another, it’s important to recognize that you could be in an accident on any of California’s roads. Having the right to file… Read More »
Why Do Women Have Higher Injury Risks in Vehicle Accidents?
According to an IIHS study, there are specific reasons why women are more likely to sustain injuries in vehicle accidents. The study found that women are at a higher risk of being killed or seriously injured in crashes when compared with men in crashes of similar severity. Men are injured and killed more often than… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Caring for Electrical Burns from an Accident
Burns are an all-too-common side effect of being seriously hurt in a vehicle accident. In fact, electrical burns represent up to 7% of admissions to burn units nationwide. Electrical burns can happen in the home, on the job, or as a result of a serious vehicle accident. Electrical burns can be considered the most devastating… Read More »
When Are Construction Accidents Most Likely to Happen?
Construction accidents can and do happen at any time throughout the work day. Construction is known as one of the most dangerous industries to work in. Despite many safety advances and regulations put in place, it is still much more common for a construction worker to sustain serious injuries and file a workers’ compensation claim… Read More »