When you get involved in a car crash, you will likely end up having to deal with injuries in the aftermath. These injuries may differ depending on the type of crash, the speed behind it and other factors. However, damage to the head and skull will almost always...
Car Accidents
What is inattentional blindness?
Drivers need to be good at several things in order to remain safe while on the road. One thing that most people do not think of is the ability to multitask. After all, without this skill, it is far too easy to get distracted while driving. Unfortunately, there is a...
Know the risks of drowsy driving
Many people may not realize how much fatigue can affect their driving. If people are sleepy, they may have a compromised ability to maneuver a vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that in 2019, drowsy driving resulted in the deaths of 697...
4 things to document after an auto accident
Immediately following an auto collision, ensuring your own safety and the safety of others takes top priority. However, once it is safe to do so, documenting the scene of the accident thoroughly may be essential should you need to file an insurance claim, pursue a...
Is this a sign of a traumatic brain injury?
After getting into a crash, brain injuries are among the most common that victims suffer from. Among these injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can create the biggest issues for you, health-wise. They can impact you in both the short and long term. Thus, it is...
Is this a traumatic brain injury?
After a crash, certain types of injuries will surface more often than others. Among them include injuries to the neck, back, spine, head and brain. Any of these injuries can do serious damage, but brain injuries often pose one of the biggest immediate threats. In...
Is using voice-operated technology safe while driving?
Driving in Indiana presents many types of challenges, especially for motorists who text or email. In an effort to avoid distractions and causing collisions, some motorists use hands-free technology to text and email while they operate their vehicles. Though this type...
Should I discuss my health at an accident scene?
You probably understand key steps you should take after experiencing an auto accident, such as calling the police and exchanging information with the other driver. You also should be careful what you say while conversing with the motorist who hit you. Saying the wrong...
Beware of drunken drivers on New Year’s Eve
As we close out the last day of the last month in an anything-but-typical year, it is a good time to remind Fort Wayne residents that December is designated as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The winter holidays tend to involve lots of opportunities for...
Are you confident about driving in snow and ice?
As the first winter snow blankets the Midwest, let's review some tips about driving in snow. After all, you would hate to mar your upcoming holiday celebrations by getting in to an accident. With that in mind, the following advice could prove helpful. Use snow tires...