Major retailers and delivery services must meet tight pickup and delivery deadlines to keep customers happy. This often requires drivers to stop at hundreds of addresses every single day. As a result, many corporations want to keep close tabs on the delivery drivers...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are some mental health effects of surviving a car accident?
Most people are aware of the physical trauma that can occur when someone gets into an automobile accident. However, it is important to note that psychological trauma can be part of the experience as well. Although largely invisible to others, mental suffering is just...
What steps should you take after a car accident?
Whenever you get in your car to drive and go somewhere, you are at risk of getting into a fatal or injurious car accident. An unexpected car accident can change your life in an instant and make it hard to get back to your normal routines. According to the Centers for...
What is the biggest risk factor in sleepy drivers?
Drowsy driving has gained attention over the years as one of the biggest risks that threaten driver safety in the modern day. While many of the actions taken by drowsy drivers may put lives at risk, one risk factor stands out above the rest: sleeping at the wheel....
What is seat belt syndrome?
There is no denying that seat belts save lives. But they can also lead to injuries. In fact, injuries associated with seat belts happen so often that doctors refer to them as seat belt syndrome. It is important to note that in most cases, the injuries from a seat belt...
Dealing with a traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries occur when there is a violent jolt to the head that causes damage to the brain tissue. TBIs range from mild to severe, and there is a variety of symptoms. Individuals who suffer from more serious forms of brain injury have long-term effects,...
Various factors involved in truck accidents
Accidents involving large trucks typically result in major property damage, serious injuries and even death. Occupants of passenger vehicles generally receive more serious injuries because of the size and weight of the trucks. There are different factors involved with...
Statistics on distracted driving injuries and deaths
If you encounter a distracted driver on the road, they could cause an accident that leaves you with a debilitating injury. Distracted drivers pose a particularly significant threat, especially since vehicles can travel the length of a football field in seconds....
What are the symptoms of shock?
Sometimes the damage caused by a car accident is not apparent. Nerve damage, head injuries and fractures might appear weeks after the crash. Shock is another example that might not be immediately apparent, especially since so few people understand the symptoms. Shock...
Trucker drug violations increased 10% between 2020, 2021
When cars and commercial trucks collide in Indiana, the drivers and passengers in the smaller vehicles tend to suffer the most serious injuries. When a truck driver is under the influence, the chances of a truck wreck increase. This is particularly disconcerting given...
