Whether you regularly drive, ride a bicycle or walk, drivers who go over the speed limit pose a serious threat to your safety. Every year, many people die due to speeding and more victims sustain life-altering injuries that haunt them for the rest of their lives....
Signs of an undiagnosed head injury
Traumatic brain injury is one of the most common catastrophic results of a serious auto accident. Sometimes, the signs of TBI do not arise until days or even weeks after impact to the head, whether that occurs in a fall or collision. Review the symptoms of an...
A rock through a windshield leads to surgery and raises questions
Motor vehicle accidents bring to mind car on car collisions or even car on pedestrian accidents, but how does insurance policy categorize an encounter between a rock and a windshield? What if someone allegedly through the rock but authorities have no leads? Who is...
How may social media content serve as evidence in a lawsuit?
Mobile devices make it easy to capture images or videos of an accident scene, but sharing them on the internet may complicate your personal injury claim. If you decide to post an image to social media, for example, it may possibly contradict the information about your...
What impact does FELA have on railroad injuries?
After getting getting hurt on the job at a railroad, it may be tough to know if your problem came about through lax safety measures or poor supervision on the part of your employer. FELA, or the Federal Employers Liability Act, ensures that employees injured on the...
California leads nation in pedestrian fatalities
California residents may be known for loving their healthy lifestyles that may include getting outside to walk and run frequently. Unfortunately, these hobbies put people in harm's way and may create another opportunity for the state to lead the nation. More...
What is a catastrophic injury?
Car crash injuries range in severity based on the type of vehicles involved and the severity of the incident. The medical community and insurance companies may deem some injuries catastrophic. The damage to the body in a catastrophic injury is enough to create an...
The dangers of ride-hailing to motorists, pedestrians
If you have had a little too much to drink, ride-hailing is a convenient and safe option. You are not endangering anyone by driving while impaired. Yet a new study debunks the idea that ride-hailing increases public safety. In fact, it found a corresponding increase...
3 important factors in trucking accidents
Semitrucks are basically vehicular missiles, capable of doing enormous amounts of damage. If you are in an accident involving a truck, some matters may make a difference in what kind of compensation you may be able to receive to cover your damages. Here are three...
How should you talk to your teen about distracted driving?
Getting a driver’s license is a major step in the life of your teenager. However, he or she must understand how important it is to stay focused while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, today’s mobile devices and car entertainment systems provide the opportunity for...
