The injuries caused by a vehicle crash can be more than physical. Almost 40% of people who survive a crash develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). In fact, they’re the leading cause of PTSD. Whether a...
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3 safety tips when sharing the road with large trucks
Trucks and larger commercial vehicles can be a formidable presence on the road. Generally, all other road users will be operating significantly smaller means of transportation. As a result, a collision with a truck can have catastrophic consequences. However, there...
Signs of a TBI after a car crash
A car crash can lead to a traumatic brain injury, or a TBI, that could alter the entire course of your life. A severe TBI can cause you to lose physical skills, undergo personality changes and much more. It’s important to get proper medical care as quickly as you can....
How long do you have to file a car wreck claim in New Mexico?
Depending on the severity, a motor vehicle accident can impact your life in multiple ways. You may need to take time off work to seek treatment or fix or replace your vehicle. Worse still, a motor vehicle accident can leave you permanently disabled. If you are...
Do you know the most dangerous days for drunk driving crashes?
The risks related to driving change at different times of day and days of the week. Even seasons throughout the year have different risks. The weather and people's behavior change, causing unique safety concerns. When it comes to drunk driving, some of the more...
Lending someone your car? You could be on the hook for a wreck
Maybe it’s your brother asking and he is really in a bad spot. Perhaps your best friend needs a favor. But you’re still a bit hesitant about loaning your car to anyone. The person asking to borrow your vehicle reminds you that they have a good driving record and...
Does your car’s age affect your safety on the road?
Some people believe that older cars are more reliable, and thus, are better options than the newer ones that are on the roads today. What they might not realize is that older cars are associated with more fatalities than newer cars, according to data from the Fatality...
Staying safe when you drive at night in New Mexico
Driving at night presents its own unique set of challenges and hazards. It’s a whole different ballgame from daytime driving. Everything is harder to distinguish – other vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, road markings and street signs. It’s almost as if you have to...
What is the most dangerous type of distracted driving?
There are many behaviors that constitute distracted driving, from eating and applying makeup to attending to a child in the backseat. While all of these behaviors are dangerous, one form of distracted driving rises to the top: Texting while driving. Why is texting so...
What is a distracted driver?
Distracted drivers are a risk to themselves and others on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving leads to around 3,000 deaths a year in this country. It also causes many more non-fatal crashes. The problem...