Impairment when it comes to operating a vehicle can take different forms. A driver can be distracted by an electronic device, become drowsy and take their eyes off the road, or their cognitive functions negatively affected by drugs or alcohol. This can sometimes lead to severe accidents, causing massive property damage, personal injury or even […]
Read moreInjuries, often caused by someone’s negligence, are the leading cause of death for youngsters in America. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that around 12,000 children die each year from unintentional injuries and accidents. When a child is injured by someone else’s negligence, the law applies to them a bit differently. Obviously, a child […]
Read moreIt may sound like the beginning of a comedy movie, but cyclists collide with parked car doors more often than you’d think. When this does happen, the biker is often seriously injured from the crash, and the car driver is usually held legally liable. Read on to learn more about these “dooring” accidents. What Causes […]
Read moreEveryone knows the insurance jingles and advertisements that claim to be businesses that will be on your side, your best friend and your protector, but is it really realistic to think of our insurance companies that way? At the end of the day, insurance providers are businesses whose primary objective is to make profits. When […]
Read moreAdrenaline is a self-defense mechanism that protects our bodies in life-or-death situations. One of the greatest benefits of adrenaline is that it gives us the superhuman ability to resist pain. While beneficial in the moment, this can cause a person to be temporarily unaware of the extent of their injuries until days or weeks later. […]
Read moreRideshare companies have revolutionized the way we get around in the modern world. Since Uber was founded in 2009, the industry has made traveling in cities all over the world easier than ever, and creating jobs. Their rise, however, has created growing pains. Cities where taxi service is centralized and has strong economic ties to […]
Read moreWhen it comes to accidents, motorcycles don’t necessarily have a whole lot more than your average car. But when motorcycle accidents do happen, they are far more lethal. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle owners are 35 times more likely than car owners to be seriously injured or killed. While someone […]
Read moreCommercial trucking is everywhere in America and a vital part of the country’s economy. But when one of these vehicles is in an accident, one of the primary concerns is who is liable for making the injured parties whole again. Holding the correct party responsible for the damage is of the utmost importance to recover […]
Read moreWhen people are injured in an accident, they often have a viable personal injury claim against the at-fault party for causing their injuries. Usually the injured person is the one who initiates the lawsuit and, thereafter, collects the damages if the lawsuit prevails. However, when accident victims die as a result of their injuries, the […]
Read moreWhen someone gets into a car accident, there are a variety of injuries he or she can sustain. One of the most common types of injuries that result from car accidents are traumatic brain injuries. In fact, traumatic brain injuries so commonly result from car accidents, that over half of all reported brain injuries were […]
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