For victims, it is impossible to put a price on the consequences of suffering catastrophic injuries in a vehicle accident. Many severe injuries can have lasting effects on victims’ lives. For example, severe spinal cord damage often results in permanent paralysis....
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Why inexperience causes so many car accidents
If you look at the statistics, you’ll find that the greatest fatal accident risk belongs to teenagers. They don’t drive as much as older individuals, but their fatal crash rate is much higher. There are a lot of different reasons for this, such as distracted driving...
3 invisible injuries people may miss after a car crash
One of the first steps that those involved in a crash or witness to one will take is to call to report the wreck to local authorities or sometimes to seek emergency services. Evaluating the people at the crash for signs of injury is part of this process. People try to...
What should you do if you hydroplane while driving?
Hydroplaning is very similar to driving on ice. It can happen when there’s a layer of water on the surface of the roadway. If your tires lift up to the surface of this water, rather than touching the pavement, you can lose control of your car. Many people will slide...
When is a trucking company responsible for accident injuries?
Truck accidents often lead to disabling permanent injuries or death. Those who survive these catastrophic collisions often go on to face massive medical bills and other life-changing expenses. To pay these expenses and receive high-quality medical care, you must...
Do you understand Tennessee’s comparative fault law?
When an accident happens, an important starting point should involve ensuring that everyone is safe. Next, you need to determine who is at fault for the accident and injuries – and this is where negligence and fault play an important part. If you are involved in a car...
Why car crash victims should be wary of social media
If you are among the millions of Americans who log on to social media platforms regularly, you must proceed cautiously in the aftermath of an auto accident. All too often, individuals no longer think twice before picking up a phone or a tablet to post on social media...
The reason cellphone distraction is here to stay
It’s very clear that cellphone distraction causes accidents. Drivers need to have their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Holding the phone and looking down at the screen makes it impossible to do both of these things, making it one of the most...
The sinister nature of elder abuse
Those tasked with caring for the elderly, only to violate trust by committing abuse, represent a breach of trust and a sinister crime. Intentionally causing harm to or failing to protect seniors is a continuing problem lacking an effective solution. Various types of...
Can delivery delays cause birth injuries?
The birth of a child is a joyous occasion for any family, but it can also be a time of great anxiety and uncertainty. When a baby is born with a birth injury, the parents are often left wondering what went wrong. Let’s explore the relationship between delivery delays...