Cycling is a great way to stay in shape and benefits the environment. However, cycling can be dangerous for riders. In the US, about 1,000 cyclists die, and more than 130,000 get hurt in road accidents yearly.  Motorists can help reduce casualties by learning how to share the road. This guide outlines what you should […]

Tire de-treading occurs when the tire tread wears down to the point where it can no longer provide adequate road traction. This can be dangerous because it increases the risk of hydroplaning on wet roads. It also reduces the tire’s ability to grip the road in snowy or icy conditions. This can cause loss of

A rear-end accident happens when a vehicle collides with the car in front. This type of accident can lead to a chain reaction involving three or more cars. Sometimes, it can cause serious injuries, fatalities, and property damage. In 2020, there were 2,800 fatal crashes involving 3,000 deaths due to rear-end accidents. Rear-end collisions also

The presence of hazards and reckless drivers increases the likelihood of auto accidents on the road. According to the US General Services Administration Office of Motor Vehicle Management, a car crash happens every five seconds.  The US has a total of 6,420,000 car accidents in a year. These collisions cost the lives of 115 people

Sideswiped accidents are also known as “blind spot” accidents. It often occurs when two cars drive next to each other, and one starts moving into the other’s lane. If the driver does not calculate the transition correctly, it can result in a collision and severe physical injuries. Collisions between motor vehicles accounted for 72.4 percent

A mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) called concussion affects millions of people in the US. A bump or jolt to the head that jostles the brain can cause trauma. The trauma can lead to physical and chemical changes in the brain, sometimes damaging brain cells. A concussion is a common injury among those participating in

Car accidents can be a nightmare. You’re usually left to deal with an onslaught of physical and emotional trauma when they happen. All three bones – femur, tibia, and fibula – might break due to a car accident. Pain in your lower extremities may mean an injury to your soft tissues. A car accident-related leg

Detransition pertains to the halting or reverting of gender transitioning. It involves the discontinuation of hormone therapy, surgical reconstruction, or both. Detransitioners should consult health care professionals to know the consequences of detransitioning. Researchers at Princeton University also discovered that 2.5% of transgender kids detransition to the gender presumed for them at birth. The research

Doctors first detected coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China’s Wuhan province at the end of 2019. By January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared a global health emergency. The COVID-19 outbreak presents tough choices for lawmakers, governments, small businesses, and other private enterprises. Almost every country worldwide implemented lockdowns and social distancing to prevent

Driving on slippery roads can cause deadly accidents, especially if drivers are not taking precautions. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reported that wind and slippery surfaces caused 1,138 traffic deaths in 2020. The number represents 2.1% of the total fatal crashes in the same year. In 2021, a 74-year-old businessman died due to a vehicular