After getting into a crash and hitting the front of your head, you may end up with some damage to the frontal lobe. What does this mean for you, exactly? Can you manage this damage? What does recovery look like? What does the frontal lobe control? As Physiopedia...
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How effective is your child’s car seat after an accident?
As all parents know, child car seats do a much better job at protecting children during automobile accidents than regular seat belts. Simply by placing your child in an age- and size-appropriate car seat, you reduce his or her chances of suffering a catastrophic...
Why are pediatric brain injuries so difficult to diagnose?
Traumatic brain injuries are a leading cause of hospitalization for all age groups in the U.S. If you have a child, though, he or she may be particularly vulnerable to brain damage during a car accident. In fact, according to a recent study for the Center for...
How much can speeding influence an accident?
When some drivers are late for appointments or meetings, they may attempt to get to their destination faster by increasing their speed. Many people underestimate how speeding can influence the amount of control a person has over their car. Noticing the signs of angry...
The most common types of back injuries in car accidents
Any moderate or severe car accident can lead to serious injury or death. The abrupt halting of a vehicle in motion puts tremendous strain on the human body, often resulting in a debilitating medical condition. Several types of back injuries occur in accidents in...
A look at the texting and driving in Oklahoma
As with many other states, texting and driving in Oklahoma became illegal several years ago. A conviction of this offense can result in fines for drivers as well as other negative consequences. More importantly, texting and driving can cause motor vehicle accidents...
What are the most common causes of car crashes?
Most drivers understand that the road is a dangerous place. Of course, these dangers come from many different sources, with some posing more of a continued problem than others. But what are the most common causes of crashes, anyway? Distracted driving Markets Insider...
The dangers of drunk drivers in Oklahoma
Drunk drivers pose a significant threat to drivers in Oklahoma and across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 28 people die in drunk driving accidents every day in the U.S. In 2019 alone, 10,142 people lost...
Statistics on car crashes that involve older adults
Whether you are an older adult who appreciates driving in order to maintain your independence or you worry about the safety of an older family member, it is very important to understand the risks that older adults face behind the wheel. When a car crash takes place,...
Trucks, SUVs are more likely to hit pedestrians than cars
More residents of Oklahoma and the rest of the United States are choosing large SUVs and trucks over traditional sedans, and this means enhanced dangers for pedestrians. Research shows that pedestrian fatalities are rising rapidly across the nation, and SUV and truck...