The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that partially automated driving systems in several vehicles are not very effective in helping prevent distracted driving. In fact, automated driving systems are likely to increase distracted driving auto accidents. Partial automated driving systems are present in several automobiles these days. These are…
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Spinal Injury Linked to Greater Risk of Heart Disease
Persons who have suffered a spinal injury in car accidents or motorcycle accidents are at a much higher risk of suffering heart disease down the line. That information comes from a study conducted in Korea where researchers analyzed data on more than 5,000 patients who had suffered lumbar, cervical or…
Female Car Accident Victims More Likely to Go into Shock After Crash
New research provides yet more evidence that the bodies of women and men react differently to car accidents. According to a new study, women who have been involved in a car accident are more likely to suffer from shock after the crash. Several studies in the past have established the…
Brain Injury After a Car Accident Could Increase Risk of Cancer
Persons who have suffered a brain injury in an auto accident may be at a higher risk of developing brain cancer later in life. This the shocking finding of a new study which could have a significant impact on personal injury claims. A new study that was conducted on military…
Georgia Study will Probe Seat Belt Use, Distracted Driving Rates
Emory University will kick off a study later this year that will focus on the rates of seatbelt use as well as distracted driving rates among motorists in Georgia. The study is extremely important because the failure use a seatbelt and distracted driving account for a significant number of the…
Migraines Increase Car Accident Risks for Older Drivers
Older drivers may be at a high risk of being involved in car accidents, and those risks are simply exacerbated if they also suffer from migraines. Migraines are a common condition, especially among older people, but they may be dangerous for senior drivers. According to the results of a new…
Massive or Large Cars are a Major Car Accident Risk on Georgia Roads
While car accident wrongful death numbers in the rest of the developed world have been falling significantly, they have actually been on the rise in the United States. Part of the reason for this, experts say, is the presence of massive or large automobiles on our roads. Tall SUVs are…
Spinal Injury can Cause Muscle Wastage in Patients
A spinal cord injury can result in loss of muscle to a larger extent than can be attributed to lack of movement and mobility. A new study points to one of the lesser known, but longer term consequences of a spinal cord injury after an auto accident. A spinal cord…
The Impact of Automated Enforcement on Minimizing Car Accidents
The use of automated enforcement like red light camera systems can be a sensitive and touchy subject for most Atlanteans, but as federal administration officials focus harder on preventing auto accident wrongful deaths and serious personal injuries, the presence of such systems on American roads is only likely to increase.…
Brain Implant Helps Car Accident Victims Recover Cognitive Abilities
One of the most devastating consequences of a brain injury after a car accident is the effect on a person’s cognitive abilities. A new study finds that a brain stimulator device can help a person recover these critical abilities after a personal injury. The findings of the study were published…