Holiday planning is a priority for many people, but most don’t consider how thinking about those things might impact their ability to drive safely. Cognitive distractions are one of the three types of distractions that drivers face. All drivers on the roads must...
Car wrecks can jolt the body, leading to serious medical conditions. One of these is a spinal cord injury, which can lead to lifelong changes. Anyone who’s dealing with this type of injury should remember a few points. 1: Spinal shock is possible Spinal shock can...
Un choque automovilístico es un evento inesperado y traumatizante. Aun si no hay lesiones graves, los primeros momentos inmediatamente después del choque son llenos de adrenalina, miedo, y estrés. Es por eso que es fácil olvidarse de lo que usted tiene que hacer en el...
You might think that the biggest danger you face during the holiday season is an expanding waistline – but it’s really one of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road. If you’re a U.S. resident who is under 54, you’re more likely to be killed in a car...
Head injuries are common for someone who’s been involved in a car crash. Many people don’t realize that they can end up with one of these injuries even if they don’t hit their heads. Instead, damage to the brain can be caused by the brain slamming into the skull...
Cuando uno piensa en alguien que maneja bajo la influencia de drogas o alcohol, la primera imagen que le viene a la mente es alguien que, por negligencia o falta de prudencia, toma sustancias intoxicantes a propósito antes de subirse al auto. Pero en realidad, no es...
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a lifesaver for people who aren’t able to remain gainfully employed due to mental or physical impairments. What if your impairment is related to your use of alcohol or drugs? Any chemical substance you ingest has the...
Una de las primeras reglas que conocemos como conductores es que usar el celular mientras manejamos puede llevar a consecuencias graves. De hecho, la ley en Dakota del Sur ha luchado por ser aún más específica sobre el uso de un smartphone. En este esfuerzo de cuidar...
You never dreamed you’d be in a bad car accident just a mile or two from your home – but it happened. Since the other driver was clearly at-fault, you expected their insurance to cover your damages. But, there’s a hitch: The driver who caused your wreck was in a...
In South Dakota, there are dozens of laws that apply to motor vehicles and the people that operate them. You have to carry insurance and register your vehicle. You need to abide by traffic signs and follow state laws to help minimize the chance of a collision...
