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Winter Weather and Common Questions
Now that wintery, snowy weather is clearly upon us, this blog will address some of the common questions that may arise due to the weather. My neighbor’s tree fell on my house – who is…
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Winter weather is upon us, whether we like it or not. While the Northwest often fares better than many parts of the country when it comes to harsh winter weather, there is no denying that…
Distracted Driving Is An Increasing Problem
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced recently that the updated traffic fatality data for 2010 indicated that highway deaths are at the lowest levels they have been in six decades.[1] This is apparently due in…
Child Pedestrians and School Zone Safety
Labor Day is upon us and school will soon be back in session, which means increased child pedestrian and bicycle activity and traffic congestion in school zones. With more than half of those pedestrians and…
Distracted Driving: A Serious Problem
Everyday, more than 15 people are killed and over 1,000 more are injured in motor vehicle collisions involving a distracted driver.1 Distracted driving, or driving while performing another activity which shifts your attention from operating…
The “Black Box” That’s Already in Your Car
We are all familiar with the “black box” recording system used in airplanes that records voice and electronic data that is used after a crash to determine what happened.[1] What you may not be as…
Pedestrian Injuries and Deaths: Some Statistics and Safety Tips
Walking. It’s a great way to get and stay in shape. It helps ease traffic woes by reducing the number of vehicles on the road. And with today’s gas prices, walking can help stretch those…
Older Drivers and Injury Statistics
We’ve all heard the statistics about how younger drivers are typically more likely to be involved in motor vehicle collisions. It makes sense, and it’s something we have been told, well, since we were old…
The Costs of Motor Vehicle Collisions
If you’ve ever been involved in a motor vehicle collision, even a so-called “minor accident,” you already know how the financial costs can mount rapidly. Costs to repair motor vehicles seem to go up every…
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Treatment
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition in which the neurovascular bundle passing through the anterior and middle scalenes is compressed. This can lead to pain in the neck/shoulder and upper extremity, tingling or numbness…
