In the US, automobile accidents are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 1-54, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk of being in a car accident increases during the holiday season. There are several factors that contribute to this increase, including: impaired driving, distracted driving, tired drivers, increased traffic, […]
NHTSA Reports Decrease in Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes
Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association reported that 2017 highway fatality numbers had decreased after two years of significant increases. Early estimates for the first half of 2018 appear to show the downward trend continuing into this calendar year. While this is great news, there is still a major risk of personal injury […]
Winter Night Driving Safety Tips
Did you know that the risk of a fatal automobile accident is three times higher at night? According to National Safety Council research, driving at night is more dangerous than any other time of the day. It’s not surprising, but it is a sobering statistic. Night Driving Risks With the recent end of Daylight Savings […]
The Connection Between Car Accidents and Dental Injuries
Millions of injuries are caused during car accidents each year. Facial damage and dental injuries are common during serious collisions. Both traumatic dental injuries and temporomandibular joint damage (TMJ) can occur during a vehicle crash. Even if it seems like the only damage is a chipped tooth, other teeth could have been injured upon impact. […]
Risk of Alcohol-Related Car Accidents Increases in Summer
Vehicle accidents involving a driver who has been consuming alcohol occur every day in the United States. The risk is especially high around major holidays and in the summer time. Summer holidays and other celebrations such as weddings, graduation parties, and similar events can lead to an increased risk of drunk driving. Although summer driving […]
