Traveling too fast is something that many people do either knowingly or unintentionally. Yet, statistics show that speed is a contributory factor in a significant percentage of crashes (29% in 2022), and no doubt it increases the severity of injuries in many more. If...
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Year: 2024
Are distracted drivers just daydreaming?
Many distracted drivers are actively doing something other than driving the car. They may be sending a text message, changing the radio station or talking to passengers. They probably know that they shouldn’t engage in these distracting behaviors behind the wheel, but...
Brain injury: A complex journey
A brain injury, even mild, can have far-reaching and often invisible consequences. Beyond the immediate physical symptoms, individuals may face complex challenges that impact their daily lives. Understanding the potential long-term effects is crucial for survivors and...
How do you check your following distance?
When you drive, it is important to keep a proper following distance so that you are not tailgating the next vehicle. Tailgating sometimes feels safe when traffic is moving at a consistent rate of speed. But it can cause a rear-end accident if something unexpected...
How an attorney can help someone hurt by another’s actions
People with serious injuries have a difficult road ahead of them. Serious injuries tend to generate massive medical costs in the near future and also significant ongoing costs until the affected person fully recovers. Serious injuries often produce lost wages, as...
What is a rolling stop and why is it dangerous?
A rolling stop occurs when a driver slows down but fails to stop completely at either a stop sign or a red traffic light. Instead of halting entirely, the driver continues to move at a slow pace before proceeding through the intersection. While they might seem like...
Should drivers avoid left turns?
Delivery companies focus on efficiency. This is part of the reason why many delivery trucks will try to avoid left turns. Sitting in traffic and waiting to turn left creates a lot more missions and burns a lot more fuel. It’s more efficient and cost-effective for...
Estimating lost wages for a wrongful death lawsuit
Grief is usually the dominant emotion that surviving loved ones experience when a member of someone's family dies. People may have a hard time adjusting to daily life without someone who played a major role in theory families. It can take years for people to come to...
Why isn’t your brain injury healing?
With some injuries, the healing times are fairly standard. If you have a broken leg, for instance, your doctor can probably tell you how long it should take for that leg to heal. Once it does, you should regain complete functionality, as if the injury hadn’t happened....
Spine injuries are a major risk in motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle crashes can be devastating in part due to a high risk of spine injuries. The spine, a complex structure of vertebrae, discs, and nerves, is vulnerable to several types of trauma in such accidents. Following are some spine injuries that can occur in a...