At the beginning of each year, we like to report on the new technology trends in the automotive industry—especially as they relate to safety—and 2025 has some developments of note. Here are a few of them. Augmented Reality Dashboards Though head-up displays (HUDs) have been around for several years, the newest versions incorporate augmented reality … Read more
A car crash can be a jarring experience, and with our busy lives it’s so easy to overlook your health in the aftermath. However, even a seven-mile-an-hour wreck can cause injuries that may not be immediately obvious. Taking the right steps to protect your health is essential. After the crash, it’s normal to feel sore, … Read more
In years past, we’ve posted a number of blogs here on driving safety on New Year’s Eve. As we head into 2025, we’ve decided it’s worth repeating ourselves on the subject of safe driving—especially when it comes to alcohol consumption! Everyone knows the dangers of getting behind the wheel after alcohol consumption. There are a … Read more
Each year, hundreds of thousands of children take to the streets in the early evening or at night to celebrate Halloween. They are often wearing things that obscure their view of you and your view of them. If you plan to be driving this Halloween, it’s critical that you take the proper precautions to protect … Read more
Once again, the NHTSA is conducting their Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving campaign during the 4th of July holiday. The campaign focuses on the week of July 1-7, with particular emphasis on July 4th. Around the 4th of July holiday, there is an increase in impaired driving crashes. In 2022, 40% of fatal crashes over … Read more
Whiplash injury is the most common car or truck crash injury. Every year, car injury doctors diagnose 2 to 3 million Americans with whiplash injury from a car wreck. Whiplash injury occurs when sudden force or movement strains your neck and spine, affecting bones, muscles, ligaments and nerves. When you’re in a moving car, if … Read more
After a car wreck, you may walk away believing you are unhurt, but injuries to the body are not always obvious. Though injuries like broken bones and lacerations are clear, injuries like whiplash may not be. It can take hours or even several days before you notice the symptoms of some car wreck injuries. Sometimes … Read more
The eclipse on April 8th is a monumental event we look forward to experiencing here in North Texas. All of us at Accident & Injury Chiropractic want to encourage our communities to enjoy it safely. That means, of course, wearing proper eye gear to protect our eyes from serious, and possibly permanent, damage. (Eyewear must … Read more
It’s Spring Break over the next few weeks, and North Texans are eager to get outside and enjoy the freedom and balmier weather. And since Texas is a popular Spring Break destination for students and families from Northern states who also want to enjoy our weather and our beaches on the gulf, we can expect … Read more
This coming Sunday, March 10th, our clocks “spring forward,” as we move into Daylight Saving Time (DST) . This sudden time change can result in increased health issues including heart attacks, strokes, and mood disorders, and more accidents and injuries for several days after it occurs. As a matter of fact, the incidences of serious … Read more
