A car accident can result in numerous injuries, with the severity depending on the scale of the crash. Your feet are generally placed at the pedals in the front of the vehicle, which means they are exposed in a crash that impacts the front of your car. In such a...
A spinal cord injury is a traumatic event in a person’s life. The uncertainty that occurs in the days after the injury is considerable. Understanding a few basic points about these injuries may help them to calm down a bit. One thing that you must remember is what...
Holidays are times when people may have gatherings and throw parties. These sometimes include alcoholic beverages, which can pose a problem for those who have to drive. While having a designated driver or a way to get home if you’re drinking is always advisable, many...
Distraction is one of the biggest safety concerns on the modern roads. Drivers hear their phones alerting them to an incoming text message or start focusing more on their conversation with the passenger rather than on the road in front of them. Commercial drivers can...
Your recent accident injured you, but you feel pretty lucky to have only suffered a broken leg. You are sure to be back on your feet and living your life in no time, right? While not generally life-threatening, leg fractures come with more recovery complications than...
When planning your travels for the holiday season, your biggest concerns will likely be timing and weather. You won't necessarily think about the possibility of a crash. However, anytime you travel, there is a possibility of a collision resulting. Certain days have...
You didn’t even see the other vehicle coming before it slammed into you – and now you're seriously injured. However, the insurance company doesn’t want to pay the full value of your claim because they say that you were partially responsible for the accident or your...
A lot of serious accidents happen when workers fall from a ladder. It’s common to consider a construction worker who is trying to bring tools or materials up a 30-foot ladder or an oilfield worker who has to climb to elevated platforms on a consistent basis. Plus, a...
If you suffer from medical issues after an accident, there’s a chance that you may have a traumatic brain injury (TBI). These can be very serious, potentially leading to the loss of skills, a long-term disability, various cognitive issues and many other potential...
Driver distraction is one of the biggest contributors to injuries on the roads. Distracted driving campaigns typically target drivers using their phones. So do the laws and car features introduced to stop drivers from handling their phones while driving. Despite that,...