A fall in an icy parking lot can lead to more than just your hurt pride and embarrassment. Victims are often severely injured due to their slips – with serious consequences both in medical bills and lost wages. What can you do if you’re injured because you fell in an...
Drivers must ensure they get enough sleep to drive safely. Drivers who have gone 20 hours without sleep have similar effects as someone who is legally impaired. Even before they hit that point, fatigued drivers put others at risk. While you may think that only lack...
Many people’s first thoughts if you mention post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) would be of servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan or Iraq. Yet, it’s also common among those who aren’t in the military, particularly those who’ve had vehicle accidents. It can...
Most car wrecks happen in split seconds. One moment you are driving home after a fruitful day at work, and the next you are injured and in pain. If you are involved in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s mistakes, you may be entitled to compensation for...
According to the National Safety Council, 4.8 million medically-consulted injuries occurred as a result of auto accidents in the U.S. in 2020 alone. The estimated costs stemming from U.S. auto accidents that year topped $473 billion. Yet, there were relatively few...
A spinal cord injury is one of the most serious and devastating injuries a person can suffer. Sometimes, this injury can be permanent and result in paraplegia, which is the inability to move the lower part of the body. Even if you recover your movement after therapy,...
People sometimes act as if fatigued driving or drowsy driving are not all that important. They may just roll down the window to help keep themselves awake. They may buy a cup of coffee. They know that they’re tired, but they’re not going to pull over and stop...
While it may be a surprise to some, studies have proven that small dogs are more aggressive than larger ones (in most cases). Understanding this fact may help you stay safe and avoid an attack or bite. Believe it or not, even small dogs can cause injuries and harm,...
Being involved in a car accident, even a minor one, can be a scary and overwhelming experience. While the immediate impact of a car accident can be significant, there are long-term factors you may not be aware of. It’s these long-term issues that may cost you more in...
The road is full of distracted drivers. Each year they cause thousands of crashes, many resulting in injury or death for the drivers themself, their passengers or other road users. If you can spot them, it gives you a chance to keep away from them and avoid them...
