Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
A variety of injuries can occur when a person is involved in a motor vehicle crash. One of these is a brain injury, but this might not result in symptoms at the scene of the crash. Instead, it’s possible that a person will suffer this type of injury and not exhibit...
When cruising down the highway, the last thing any motorist wants to imagine is their car sliding underneath a massive semi-truck. Unfortunately, underride accidents are a terrifying reality. These accidents happen when a smaller vehicle crashes into and slides under...
When choosing a vehicle, safety is often a top concern. Yet, making assumptions about safety without doing fact-based research can leave some drivers less safe than they’d prefer to be. For example, many drivers assume that larger vehicles like SUVs are automatically...
People who are involved in a car wreck can suffer from many types of injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most serious, but they’re also ones that can sometimes remain hidden for days or weeks after a crash. TBIs range in severity from...
People sometimes talk about how teenagers are dangerous drivers. They may complain about teens who are distracted by their cellphones behind the wheel, for example, or teens who drive aggressively and break the speed limit. But as these examples show, these issues...
Some drivers falsely believe that they can multitask while they’re driving without it having any negative impacts on their ability to drive. This is sometimes because they’ve been driving for years; however, that overconfidence in their driving abilities can lead to...
Do you sometimes ask yourself if the drivers around you are getting worse? Maybe you feel like they’re putting you in danger, or you watch them make key mistakes every time you drive. It’s concerning because you’re worried that you could be involved in an accident...
Pedestrian accidents are alarmingly common. In 2022, statistics indicate that a pedestrian was killed in an accident every 70 minutes. These figures come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Because of this, it is crucial to think about...
One potential issue for someone who has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a vehicle collision -- or any other type of accident or event -- is memory loss (amnesia). It’s most likely to occur when a TBI impacts the amygdala, hippocampus and/or prefrontal...
You’ve probably read about the importance of listening in relationships. A person who does not listen is less likely to understand the other party. Emotional harm can often result from this. Listening is just as important when navigating the streets. You might not...