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,...
Sometimes it’s obvious who was at fault in a crash. Getting compensation should not be too difficult if the crash occurred because a driver tried to overtake you when there was no space or flew through a stop sign. Yet sometimes, collisions are less clear. You claim...
There is much to be said for walking rather than driving or taking public transport. It’s free, good for your health, and, in some cases, can even be quicker than traveling by vehicle because you do not get stuck in traffic. Yet many people shy away from doing it...
Have you ever heard the old joke about how, “It’s not the fall, it’s the landing” that really hurts? Well, that’s just an attempt to make light of the fact that falls are common but landing in certain ways can leave you quite debilitated. One potential injury is...
When someone suffers an amputation injury, they might experience a condition often known as phantom limb pain. This is when someone has a sensation of pain in their limb, even though that limb is no longer there. This can be very distressful and confusing, and it can...
Tens of thousands of Americans lose their lives to road accidents annually, while millions suffer injuries from these crashes. Life is not always the same for the victims who live to see another day. Some of the injuries sustained can turn one’s life around. In an...
If you are like most working professionals, you don't have the money to absorb all of the costs of a car crash without help. You should be able to turn to car insurance when someone causes a crash that injures you or significantly damages your vehicle. Unfortunately,...
Riding a motorcycle comes with a sense of freedom and excitement. While it may seem more thrilling to ride without a helmet, you know that wearing a helmet will keep you safer if you are involved in a crash. However, a helmet is not an item you purchase once and check...
There was a time not that long ago when the vast majority of delivery drivers worked for one of a handful of companies or maybe a pizza restaurant locally. These days, with online orders representing a huge percentage of annual retail sales, the need for delivered...
You may work at a warehouse where you move heavy equipment for long hours. You understand the risk that this job puts on your body every day, but do you realize there are dangers you might not be able to avoid, no matter how careful you are? You should know that...