You may expect a motor vehicle accident to cause severe injuries like brain or spinal cord trauma, but devastating burns are also a risk. Severe burns can have life-long consequences for victims. They cause immense physical pain but also lead to long-term medical...
Year: 2024
Seeking justice after losing a limb in a car crash
The life you knew, the plans you made, forever altered in an instant due to a car accident. For those who have suffered amputation, this is a painful reality. Pursuing justice and compensation can help ease this burden. Severe injuries often necessitate legal action...
Why should drivers adjust their speed for the conditions?
When you took your driving test, they should have taught you that sometimes you will need to go slower than the speed limit. They should have taught you that drivers must adjust their speed to the conditions. Here is a reminder of why this is so important: Sometimes...
What affects lost earnings in wrongful death claims?
In a wrongful death case, figuring out lost future earnings is really important for making sure the family gets fair compensation. Lost earnings are the money the deceased would have made to support their family if the accident hadn't happened. Knowing how to...
The 3 distractions a cellphone creates
Drivers should never use their cellphones while they are behind the wheel. If they are in control of the car, they need to be focused on driving. A cellphone is a serious distraction that could cause an accident. These distracted driving accidents take thousands of...
The long-term impact of car accident caused spinal injuries
Spinal injuries resulting from car accidents can have devastating long-term effects, altering a victim’s quality of life permanently. Understanding these impacts is crucial for those seeking compensation and legal assistance. Physical consequences and mobility issues...
Are your passengers a threat to your safety?
A passenger does not need to be some hitchhiker you picked up to pose a threat to your safety. The biggest threat to your safety you are ever likely to face from a passenger is probably from someone you know and love. Family and friends can threaten a driver’s safety...
Who is responsible for car crashes due to defective roads?
Car crashes caused by flawed roads can be devastating. Potholes, uneven surfaces, poor signage and inadequate lighting are just a few examples of road defects that can lead to serious accidents. If you have been injured in such a crash, understanding who is...
Why you should not settle with an insurance company
After a car accident, it is easy to become overwhelmed and lose objectivity. One of the first things most people do after an accident is call their insurance company, and while it sounds logical to do so, not consulting with an attorney first can be a costly mistake....
Car accident fatalities are decreasing again
You may have seen recent reports about how car accidents are on the decline. These reports usually refer to fatal accidents. Tracking the most severe cases helps to show what risks drivers face on the road. Accident fatalities have indeed been going down over the last...