Across Florida, fewer people were killed in traffic accidents in 2010, compared to the previous year. Last year, a total of 2,445 people were killed in traffic accidents in Florida, compared to 2,560 the previous year. That was a substantial decline of 4.5%. Nationwide, there was a drop of 2.9% in accident fatalities in 2010. [...]
Doctors at the Royal Glasgow Infirmary have successfully used an ultrasound device to treat serious fractures much more quickly. The doctors report that the devices were used in the successful treatment of complicated and multiple fractures. The device is strapped to the broken bone, allowing the bone to benefit from the ultrasound waves. These waves [...]
Driving a hybrid can help keep the environment green, which is the reason why many are fans of Toyota hybrids. However, could these cars be more susceptible to damage in a collision, thereby placing drivers and passengers at high risk of injury? The Wall Street Journal is asking that question, and judging from the design [...]
Motorcycle safety often depends on other motorists and the riding skills and experience of the motorcyclist. However, motorcycle accidents can also be traced to malfunctioning of the vehicle. It’s important for motorcyclists to have more than a working knowledge of how their vehicle works, and to be able to look for and identify any problem [...]
The Los Angeles Times featured an article and video last September 27th about the frequency of accidents between cars and pedestrians and Metrolink Trains. Most Southern Californians know all about the big accidents, such as the head-0n train-on-train accident last year that killed 25 people and brought texting-while-driving accidents to the forefront, the truth is [...]