Flat affect can be a symptom of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by the impact to the head involved in a car crash. It happens when the frontal lobe of the brain is damaged, which is the part of the brain that controls the expression of emotions. People with flat...
A motorcycle ride is not supposed to include a collision with a car. But this can happen when the driver decides to change traffic lanes, veering right into your path. Startled, you do your best to avoid the crash, but you cannot do so. This scenario represents one of...
Wrong-way car crashes are becoming increasingly common nationwide, causing great concern due to their severity. They are the most severe types of car accidents. Even though they occur less frequently than other car accidents (for example, a car accident involving a...
Studies have revealed that automatic emergency braking (AEB) significantly reduces rear-end collisions involving pickups. In spite of this promising news from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), these types of vehicles are less likely to have the...
It was a crash that set off a chain reaction collision, leaving four people injured and four different vehicles damaged. The likely cause of the May incident on a North Fort Myers roadway? A distracted driver of a large truck. When interviewed by authorities, the...
Pedestrians throughout Florida should remain on alert anytime they step on sidewalks and streets. Why? Their lives depend on it. According to a recent report from advocacy group Smart Growth America, Florida ranks as the second-most dangerous state for pedestrians....
You probably already know that distracted driving is a dangerous and reckless habit that puts the public here in Naples in grave danger. But if someone in your life still thinks that the warnings against using your phone while driving are exaggerated, here are some...
Among other changes resulting from a worldwide pandemic was driving habits. When sheltering at home became more than a suggestion, all roads – from rural paths to once-bustling freeways – seemed practically empty. The initial assumption was that traffic jams would...
For property owners, the safety and protection of all guests and visitors on their premises should always be among their top priorities. Whether they own a hotel, apartment complexes, office building, retail building, parking ramp or parking lot, property owners must...
Even on the shortest jaunts, motorcyclists must always remain on alert. Why? Because of the potential dangers from motor vehicle drivers. Whether it is for fun, adventure, outings with friends or commuting to work, motorcyclists know that the slightest misstep by...
