Driving a vehicle requires focus and skill. Nobody who’s operating a vehicle should try to do other things when they’re driving. The brain can only handle one primary task at a time, so that should be the only thing they try to do until they reach their destination. ...
Year: 2020
No matter who makes the error that leads to your injuries, they should pay for the consequences
Warm weather makes it easy to decide which vehicle you want to drive. You used your van in the winter months while it was wet and windy, but now that you have a nice coastal breeze, you’re ready to be out on your motorcycle. What you couldn’t have expected was that a...
How long does it take to get compensation for a personal injury?
When you suffer an unexpected injury caused by someone else, possibly in a car crash or on someone else's property, you may have to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim. The more severe that injuries are, the more in need of financial assistance you may...
The definition of catastrophic personal injury may vary
For victims of motor vehicle accidents and other harmful experiences, any injury can feel catastrophic. However, those seeking compensation after suffering a catastrophic personal injury are often at the mercy of how a judge or an insurance company defines the term...
New “sniff test” can help doctors better predict brain injury recovery odds
Two of the most pressing questions doctors can be asked after an unconscious patient with a brain injury comes into the hospital are, “Will they recover? What can we expect?” Despite all of the advances in modern science and imaging, it’s often still hard to tell if a...
Ways to reduce your risk during your daily commute to work
Your daily commute to work may be a stressful part of your day, especially if you spend some time on the highway. Driving a long distance or at high speeds could increase your risk of getting into a collision that could have significant financial and medical...
Planning on letting your kids use someone’s pool? Check these things first
A backyard pool is one of the best ways to beat the heat and spend time relaxing in the summer -- and many people enjoy them. But pools can also be dangerous. Since May is National Water Safety Month, we figured it’s a good time to go over some safety tips for...
Motorcyclists face increased risks in accidents
The best way to avoid getting injured or killed in a motorcycle accident is to become a stellar defensive driver who is always focused on identifying hazards, riding safely and doing everything in your power to avoid an accident. The fact of the matter is that...
Fatigued trucking: Why it’s a problem
Overworked, fatigued drivers are behind many commercial truck accidents. That’s why there are so many rules in place aimed at limiting the number of hours in a row that a driver can work. Those rules prevent truck drivers from pushing the limits of their endurance and...
Commercial drivers can not legally use handheld mobile devices
When it comes to texting and driving, there is a lot of conflicting information out there. Some people believe that there is a ban at the federal level, but actual regulations regarding texting while driving passenger vehicles have all been set so far at the state...