The road is by far the easiest way leading from one point to another. They are shared by motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and even animals. However, dependence on the roads has increased accidents, responsible for millions of deaths and injuries. According to statistics, road traffic accidents are the top cause of death by injury worldwide, with over 1.3 million deaths being reported annually. The rise of the trucking industry in the US has also led to an increase in accidents. Truck accidents can lead to severe injuries like a broken spinal cord,   head trauma, and in most cases, death. In the USA, truck accidents account for nearly ten percent of fatal accidents each year. So why are truck accidents so fatal?

Reasons why truck accidents are fatal

To understand why truck accidents are so deadly, you should be aware of three key differences between heavy trucks and passenger cars.  These fundamental …

There is a constant increase in the number of pedestrian deaths involved in car accidents. It is easy to understand why this is an alarming trend since collisions between vehicles and pedestrians can easily lead to serious injuries and even death. In fact, you can get a serious injury even if the car was driving at 10 miles per hour.

If you were the driver involved and you hit a pedestrian, what you do will be very important in the future. Even if you are shocked and afraid, make sure you do the following:

• Get all injured people to a location where they are safe. Do not administer any extra medical treatment except what you should in emergencies, like CPR.
• Contact the police, medical care providers, and insurance providers. When a police officer arrives, only give truthful statements.
• Exchange contact information. However, do not do anything else except taking phone

Some people are capable enough to effectively manage their emotions and the physical manifestations they may feel after an accident. However, when they do not have the necessary mechanisms in place, the problems may begin to worsen, interfering greatly in their daily lives.

When we suffer an accident, whether it is an accident at work, an automobile accident or any other type, an arduous process begins to adapt to this new reality, especially when there have been injuries at a physical level that prevent us from moving forward and continuing with a traditional lifestyle.

In other less serious cases in which there are no physical sequelae, the incident is most likely to be the trigger for new phobias and media or other psychological disorders.

Recovering after an accident

In the vast majority of cases, the psychological recovery of victims after an injury accident is one of the most difficult issues …