Inattentional blindness is a phenomenon that most people experience many times in their life without even realizing it. Under normal circumstances, it serves as a way to cut down on the superfluous extra information you absorb in a given situation so you can focus on...
No matter how minor the car accident, it is likely an annoyance in your day. Even if you accidentally nick the side of your house, it is frustrating. Accidents involving other people are often even more headache-inducing. However, the situation escalates quickly if...
When any type of vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the results are often catastrophic. Yet, when an SUV strikes a pedestrian, the chances of that pedestrian walking away unscathed decrease even more. Research shows that SUVs are growing rapidly in popularity across...
This spring, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety launched the Buckle Up/Phone Down initiative to address two common causes of serious auto accident injuries. Data from OHS reported by ABC News 13 indicates that distracted driving alone causes about 200 fatalities...
After getting into a crash, you will likely suffer from injury. Head, neck and back injuries are among the most common. If you suffer from a head injury, you are also likely to deal with a brain injury, too. In particular, traumatic brain injuries can cause great...
Whiplash occurs when the head whips side to side or back and forth as a result of sudden force. The consequences of whiplash vary, but they typically entail stretched, torn or otherwise damaged muscles, ligaments, bones or nerves in the neck. In most people, whiplash...
While on the road, you may notice a driver near you that is displaying certain signs of aggression. Road rage is a common experience to deal with, but knowing the signs of an angry and impulsive person can help you avoid getting into a crash. Disobeying traffic...
After a crash, you may deal with persistent injuries and issues. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often present as one of these long-lasting or recurring problems. TBIs impact many areas of your health and life. In fact, they can even make it hard for you to keep your...
Little else is as tragic as innocent people receiving life-altering injuries because of a DUI accident in Kentucky. The emotional toll does not stop with the victim but permeates everyone who loves or associates with him or her as well. Because drunk driving is a...
Ask most people if they know what to do after a car accident and the answer is likely to be "Yes". However, those same people may well forget some important steps in the moment due to the upset feeling or disorientation that often results from an accident. For this...
