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The last time you passed a motor vehicle collision on the side of the road, did you turn your head to look? People are naturally curious, and “rubbernecking” is so common that it often contributes to traffic delays near accident scenes and can even result in...
*Blog post updated May 2022 Have you ever arrived home without remembering the drive there? This is a psychological phenomenon called “highway hypnosis,” which is characterized by entering a trance-like state that prevents the brain from processing stimuli as it...
Every year, auto manufacturers devise new and better ways to make their vehicles even safer than before, and app developers have since joined in on this wave of innovation. An estimated 25 percent of collisions are the result of cell phone use, and developers have...
Whiplash is a common car accident injury that occurs when the head moves forward and then backward rapidly. This sudden, violent motion essentially stresses the cervical spine, straining it. Rear-end collisions are a leading cause of whiplash, but this kind of neck...
When two vehicles that are traveling toward each other collide, the force of impact is much greater than if one vehicle strikes a stationary object like a guardrail or fence. This is why head-on collisions are so devastating. Accident victims who are fortunate...
Neck and back injuries are common in motor vehicle collisions. Unfortunately, even after any sprains, strains, bruises, and lacerations heal, the pain can remain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, lower back pain is the most prevalent disabling...
Motorcycles are the most dangerous type of vehicle to maneuver in traffic. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there were 29 times more motorcycle fatalities than car fatalities per mile traveled in 2015. Sadly, catastrophic injuries are also...
Louisiana is like most states when it comes to car accident claims in that the liable parties are financially responsible for the damages that any victims incur. Of course, since these damages can easily amount to tens of thousands of dollars—or more—the accident...
At the end of the day, driving is about getting from point A to point B. If motorists merely had to focus on reaching their destination, there would be fewer collisions all over the country. As soon as they have to factor in the unpredictable maneuvers of others,...
According to The News Star, the chief of a fire department in Louisiana sustained fatal injuries while he was investigating a motor vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 61. State police claim poor road conditions were a contributing factor in the accident. car fire...