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Head-on collisions can be some of the most devastating types of car accidents, often resulting in severe and sometimes fatal injuries for one or both parties involved. These accidents are characterized by both vehicles striking one another while traveling toward one another, and although they make up only about two percent of accidents nationwide, they […]

Daylight Savings Time is the time of year when the clocks spring forward and our internal clocks lag behind. Some consider the time shift a mere inconvenience resulting in only in one hour of lost sleep. However, that seemingly minor sleep disruption may cause unexpected consequences. Some studies indicate that “springing forward” results in sleep […]

Slip and fall accidents are dangerous for everybody, but children are at a greater risk of being seriously injured in a fall. This is partly because children lack the experience needed to properly judge a potentially dangerous situation and take appropriate precautions. Children under five years of age can fit through gaps as small as […]

When two cars approach an intersection each adjacent to the other, one has the right of way the other does not. Knowing which is the case is important because at least one driver will be held liable in the event of a car accident. In the least, a traffic ticket will result and insurance rates […]

The shredded remains of a blown-out tire along the side of the road is a familiar sight to highway drivers. You may have even driven behind a car as it suffered a blowout or had one yourself while driving. Blowouts are one of the leading causes of passenger vehicle and tractor trailer accidents. When they […]

The skin is part of the integumentary organ system and plays an important function in human physiology. Together with the hair, nails, and endocrine glands, the skin protects and cools the body. Additionally, the appearance of one’s skin can play an integral role in a person’s self confidence and emotional well being. Many people who […]

Drivers should be aware that passing in the improper lane or in an improper way could be very costly. The penalties for improper passing include up to five points added to a license and insurance, up to 15 days in jail, fines up to $200, and possible suspension of a license. Fines are doubled if […]

Schools and college campuses are a place where people of all ages come together in many different settings. There are students, teachers, staff, and visitors using parking lots, playgrounds, sports facilities, cafeterias, and sometimes even swimming pools. Much of the population of the school moves about during scheduled class changes. In other words, large numbers […]

T-bone accidents cause over 8,000 fatalities each year on America’s roads. Although a front or rear collision provides some protection during a car accident, being hit from the side provides little—just the door and window. In most instances, those involved in a car accident that was hit on the side fare worse. T-bone accidents often […]

In any personal injury claim, the quality of the evidence provided to support the claim plays a key role in whether it is accepted and settled fairly or not. This is why it is so important that you take the time to gather pieces of evidence like photographs, contact information for eyewitnesses, and other important […]