Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous things you can do, but teens are unfortunately likely to do this. A new ad campaign targets those distracted drivers, reminding them how quickly accidents can happen. To learn more, visit “New Campaign: Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks.” CD
A Honda minivan was traveling down Chesapeake Boulevard in Norfolk, Virginia (VA), when it was hit by a Lincoln sedan. The driver of the sedan was reportedly speeding, according to WAVY TV-10. View a map of the area where a car hit a minivan in Norfolk, VA, leaving three people injured. The driver of the…
Burns are caused by chemical, thermal, electrical, or radioactive agents. Many burn accidents occur at home or work. In the United States, more than 2 million burn injuries occur each year, and as many as 300,000 Americans require hospital treatment for burns. Follow these tips to prevent burn injuries year-round: Inspect electrical plugs and cords…
An analysis of professional insurance records has revealed that three-quarters of all doctors in the United States are sued at least one time for malpractice during their careers. At the same time, just 1.6 percent of the lawsuits resulted in payments to injured patients or surviving family members of people who lost their lives because a doctor…
Two facts revealed in 2011 analyses of survey and federal car crash data should be enough to shock anyone of any age to keep the cell phone turned off and out of reach when they get behind the wheel: 82 percent of drivers aged 16-24 have read a text message while driving. 16 percent of…