Disabled World News

Texting and Driving - Teen-led Study Highlights Dangers

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:09:55 EST

Teen-led study highlights dangers of texting and driving - Young drivers using simulators make many mistakes regardless of whether phone is in view.

Rearview Cameras for Vehicles Law

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:15:01 EST

NHTSA Postpones Final Rule on Rearview Cameras - For the second time, the NHTSA has announced a delay in the issuance of a final safety rule requiring rearview cameras be installed in new vehicles.

Emergency Vehicle Siting Improves Response Times

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:11:50 EST

In an emergency, minutes matter. With this knowledge, University of Georgia researchers developed a new method for determining where emergency vehicle stations should be located.

Headphone Wearing Pedestrians Struck by Cars and Trains More Than Triple

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:41:41 EST

Injuries to Headphone-Wearing Pedestrians Struck by Cars and Trains More Than Triple Since 2004, According to University of Maryland Researchers - Teens, Young Adult Males Predominantly Affected; Nearly Three Quarters of Injuries Are Fatal.

Window Fall Related Injuries

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:15:43 EST

Approximately 14 children treated in hospital emergency departments for window fall-related injuries every day in the U.S.

Back Injuries from Car Accidents

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:13:29 EST

The human back is a delicate and complex structure of bones, muscles, nerves and other tissues. While a healthy back is easy to take for granted, a back injury can have severe and long-lasting consequences that affect every aspect of daily life.

Road Safety - Halting Death and Injury on Roads

Tue, 17 May 2011 11:35:00 EST

Global Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020.

California One of the Deadliest States for Pedestrians

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:11:08 EST

Although pedestrian fatalities have actually been on the decline over the last decade, the number is still disturbingly high.

Survival Rate in Vehicle Accidents Tied to Surgeon Availability

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:50:28 EST

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine claim that the availability of surgeons is a critical factor in public health and suggest that surgery should become an important part of the primary health care system.

Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Spinal Injury

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:04:52 EST

Motorcycle helmets reduce spine injuries after collisions - Helmet weight as risk to neck called a 'myth'

Compensation in Car Accidents

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:18:34 EST

Compensation in Car Accidents: Beyond Traditional Insurance Claims - Anyone involved a car accident has the potential to receive compensation through a variety of sources. These may include uninsured and under-insured motorist coverage, and products liability claims.

Common Injuries in Serious Car Accidents

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:39:27 EST

Getting in a serious car accident can be not only emotionally scarring and frightening, but can also lead to long-lasting physical pain and disability.

Tricks Insurance Companies Use Against Car Accident Victims

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:19:30 EST

After a car accident, it is a good idea to hire an attorney to work on your behalf with the insurance company. Otherwise your insurance company may try to limit your recovery, including the benefits you are entitled to for payment of medical expenses.

Are Males or Females the Cause of Most Car Accidents

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:25:46 EST

Driving by Gender: Who Causes More Motor Vehicle Accidents? - Men are significantly more likely to cause motor vehicle accidents than women, according to recent statistics.

Causes of Fatal Car Accidents

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:56:22 EST

Unfortunately, someone is killed in a car accident every thirteen seconds in the United States.

What to do if Involved in a Car Accident

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:01:58 EST

The following suggestions should help you cope more easily after a car accident.

New Jersey One Step Closer to Creating Emergency Notification System

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:37:55 EST

The New Jersey legislature is considering a bill that would allow state residents to voluntarily add emergency contact information to an electronic database for use in the event of a car accident.

Airbags Reduce Risk of Kidney Injury in Car Crashes

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:29:35 EST

Journal of the American College of Surgeons Study Is the First to
Evaluate Protective Effect of Airbags on Organs.

Pediatric Hospitalizations for ATV-Related Injuries More than Double

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:08:35 EST

All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are associated with a significant and increasing number of hospitalizations for children in the U.S., according to a new report by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Bicycle Accidents and Florida's No-Fault Insurance Law

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:00:18 EST

It is an unfortunate truth that bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles are all too common. The state of Florida, unfortunately, leads the nation in the number of annual bicyclist deaths.