Long gone are the days when cheerleading entailed little more than shaking pom-poms and trying to get the crowd at a game to show some enthusiasm and team spirit. Today’s cheerleaders are involved in complex routines -- and, far too often, outright dangerous stunts....
One of the most perplexing things about talking to drivers is that most of them think they’re terrific and highly skilled, when the opposite is almost always true. For instance, one study asked people if they thought their own driving skills were above or below...
Have you ever stopped to consider what would happen to your child in a car crash? While it is not a pleasant thing to contemplate, it can be a useful reminder to drive with extra caution. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are catastrophic injuries that could occur in a...
Living with a new disability and catastrophic injury is difficult. You may never be able to live the life you had before you were injured. Whether your injuries are a result of a car crash or violence, you’re still the one who is left with wounds that may never...
For some people, apologizing after a car accident just feels natural. They’re sorry that it happened. They wish it hadn’t. They want to express their concern and compassion to the other driver. It’s not that this compassion-based mindset isn’t a good one to have....
One problem that people sometimes face after a car accident is that they think they are fine when they have really suffered serious injuries. They may not feel those injuries in the moment. People often refer to adrenaline, saying that it can mask pain and that the...
For victims of motor vehicle accidents and other harmful experiences, any injury can feel catastrophic. However, those seeking compensation after suffering a catastrophic personal injury are often at the mercy of how a judge or an insurance company defines the term...
The best way to avoid getting injured or killed in a motorcycle accident is to become a stellar defensive driver who is always focused on identifying hazards, riding safely and doing everything in your power to avoid an accident. The fact of the matter is that...
