Media report after media report has discussed the dangers of the roadways after the pandemic. Researchers and reporters reviewed the data, analyzing the reasons behind the spike in accidents and finding drivers took the roads traveling too fast and too often choosing...
Car Accidents
Most common injuries stemming from car accidents
Car accidents are common and unfortunately can cause serious injuries to the body. Some injuries are more serious than others and require specialized, long-term care. Some of these can be life-threatening. Other injuries are less serious and require shorter-term...
Hip injury pain after an accident: what it could mean
Immediately following a car accident, your body is sore and aching, making it challenging to identify any internal or severe injuries you must address. The shock of the accident impact can cause residual effects, both short-term and long-term. Hip pain from a car...
Unsecure cargo can lead to roadway hazards
There are many rules when it comes to traveling with cargo. On the federal level, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires cargo-carrying commercial motor vehicles that travel between states follow cargo securement rules. These include rules on...
Did a Toyota subsidiary rig safety tests?
Automobile consumers place a great deal of trust that the cars and trucks they purchase have undergone rigorous inspections and countless safety checks. The smallest oversight on the most miniscule defect carries potentially catastrophic consequences. Serious...
Hidden brain injuries after a car accident
Most victims of car accidents are treated on the scene and if they are taken to the hospital, they are examined and if appropriate, diagnosed there. Unfortunately, not all injuries are apparent immediately. Some injuries can take days, weeks or months to show signs,...
How do I prove that the other driver acted negligently after my crash?
Everyone knows that the party that causes a car crash should compensate their victims for any damage that they suffered. In reality, proving that a driver’s negligence was the cause of a crash can be harder than it sounds. There are specific steps that an attorney has...
What’s the difference between a claim and a suit after a car crash?
A car accident is something that you will hopefully not have to deal with very often in your life. Since it’s a relatively infrequent event, it can be difficult to remember all of the steps that you have to follow – as well as the terminology used. Two terms that...
Hidden brain injuries after car accidents
Most people injured in car accidents can expect doctors to diagnose and treat them shortly after the accident. However, some injuries may manifest days, weeks or even months after the accident. These hidden injuries are dangerous because they can go by undetected and...
Federal statistics show that distracted driving is getting worse
For at least 20 years, government agencies and safety groups have warned us about the dangers of distracted driving. Motorists have always been susceptible to distractions like the radio, food and grooming while driving, but it was the introduction of the cellphone...
