Blog: Car Accidents

According to a study conducted at the University of Colorado, fatal car accidents increase by nearly six percent in the week following daylight saving time (DST). Fatigue, sleep deprivation, and other drowsy driving issues are just a few problems connected to DST. Consequently, these problems can impact the ability to drive, which can result in […]

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen when an object impacts a person’s head. A TBI can occur whether the trauma penetrated the skull and damaged brain tissue or if the impact occurred on the outer parts of the skull. Even a minor car accident can be enough to cause a brain injury that can […]

On Tuesday morning, Tiger Woods crashed his vehicle on a well-known, steep road in the Los Angeles suburbs. That morning, Woods was on his way to a television shoot. While driving down the dangerous road, he crashed into a raised median, which caused his vehicle to repeatedly flip and roll. Woods acquired severe injuries to […]

Whether a wrongful death happened as a result of a car accident, workplace accident, or another reason, it may have involved a catastrophic injury. Since victims of wrongful death events are no longer living, surviving family members must file on their behalf. Knowing how to start this process as well as how wrongful death lawsuits […]

A car accident can be traumatic, particularly if a victim incurs a catastrophic injury. In most cases, the victim has every right to pursue compensation for the damages they have endured. Medical bills, vehicular repairs, and other calculated damages are among the many issues an injured victim expects to be compensated for as they recover. […]

A car accident can be traumatic, and it often leads to extensive damage to property and injuries to drivers and passengers. Car accidents can happen for many reasons and can vary greatly in their level of severity. Damages may range from mild to extensive. Injuries can be minor or could be severe enough to be […]

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has reinforced the need for the trucking industry. Yet, the trucking industry contains dangers that contribute to collisions each year in the United States. Oversized vehicles that are tasked with transporting goods on highways and roads cause a significant amount of truck accidents every year. The trucking industry is responsible for […]

Any injury can easily upend one’s normal daily life. Even an injury as minor as a sprained wrist can take weeks to heal. If someone is responsible for causing another person’s injury, then the victim may be reimbursed for medical expenses under certain circumstances. A catastrophic injury is the most severe, leaving the victim with […]

There are many workers whose jobs require them to be outside year round. In winter, this means navigating cold weather, precipitation, and many other safety hazards. Employers and workers need to be aware of steps they can take to mitigate the risks of workplace injuries and occupational illnesses in the winter months. Training workers about […]

A car accident can be very traumatic for a victim. Emergency responders and police will try to contain the accident scene. Drivers and passengers may exchange frustrations and concerns, and medical personnel will attend to the injured. Despite all of the commotion, drivers involved in the car accident need to keep calm. Filing an insurance […]