Drunk driving is a serious problem that claims thousands of lives every year. It seems that no amount of effort to raise awareness about the issue deters people from engaging in this risky behavior. As a result, it’s important to understand the statistics of drunk driving deaths and their impact on everyone involved. It’s also…
Drunk driving is a serious issue that affects communities across the country. Each year, thousands of people lose their lives or are injured due to accidents caused by drivers who are under the influence of alcohol. It’s essential to understand just how big this problem is and the contributing factors to prevent them from happening to you. Here, we’ll look at the statistics surrounding drunk driving accidents, explore the factors that contribute to them, and discuss prevention strategies that could help reduce the incidences of drunk driving on our roads.
Being in a collision with a semi-truck is a life-altering event. Tractor trailers are so large and carry so much weight that most passenger cars don’t stand a chance of holding up against one in an accident.
Most people are surprised to learn that on September 10, 1910, New York was the first state to pass drunk driving laws. California soon followed with its own laws. However, these early laws merely made it illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol. It was entirely left up to law enforcement to determine whether someone was too intoxicated to drive.
Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in the United States cause tens of thousands of deaths and injure millions of drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians yearly.
Drivers learn to perform many maneuvers when acquiring their driver’s license. In addition to changing lanes and parallel parking, drivers must learn how to back up a car. From backing into a parking spot at a store to backing out of your driveway, learning to back up safely is an important driving skill.
Though we may commonly turn to a person who was speeding to place fault in an accident, not all collisions occur at top speeds. Speeding-related accidents cost Americans roughly $40 billion each year, but what about slower sideswipes? Also, whose fault is it when you’re backing up
Since their launch in 2003, Tesla has produced millions of electric vehicles. Increased awareness about climate change and concern for the environment has fueled Tesla’s growth. Tesla has sold more electric vehicles than any other electric car manufacturer. Today, the company strives to lead the way with self-driving cars. Self-driving vehicles, called autonomous cars, perform some or all driving functions….
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 42,915 people died in fatal car accidents in 2021. Here in Florida, there were 3,737 fatalities, 252,973 injuries, and a total of 401,537 car crashes in 2021, as reported by FLHSMV. With so many vehicle accidents annually, you will want to compare models and options to find one of…
Millions of people receive medical treatment for injuries every day. Injured persons often focus on their pain and the implications of their injuries but don’t always consider the medical paperwork resulting from their treatment.
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes attached to medical paperwork impact treatment and billing. Patients may need to learn about ICD-10 codes when they need medical care.
