When driving, you expect that other drivers are aware and will maintain a safe following distance. It can be stressful when someone tailgates you. This is aggressive behavior on the other driver's part that can lead you into an accident. This guide discusses why...
Personal Injury
Regaining your confidence after a traffic collision
Being involved in a road traffic collision can leave you grappling with some serious physical injuries. On top of the physical trauma caused by auto accidents, individuals frequently suffer psychiatric harm. After a road traffic collision, it can seem daunting to get...
Can you represent yourself in insurance company negotiations?
Insurance companies are for the most part for-profit organizations. Their top priority is to collect more in premiums and secondary revenue sources than they spend, not necessarily to protect policyholders and those filing a large claim. Especially in a scenario...
Were you injured because of a tripping hazard?
On the weekend, you and your family like to go out and enjoy yourselves. Whether you are in a bar, restaurant, theater or shopping mall, you are entitled to be safe. In the U.S, falls are the top cause of accidental injuries. Some falls cannot be avoided, but most of...
Common head injuries associated with car crashes
Car accidents happen all the time and, as a result, many people are injured every year. In fact, out of over 5 million reported car accidents in 2020, just over 35 thousand accidents resulted in fatal injuries, leading to more than 38 thousand deaths. Many people who...
Reasons drivers cross the centerline
Head-on collisions on a two-way road are fairly common, though dangerous. In fact, they are one of the most dangerous types of crashes that you can be involved in. They carry extremely high risks, in large part because the combined speed of both vehicles is so high....
3 ways things can distract drivers
When you hear talk about distracted driving, you might have preconceptions about what that means. Whatever comes into your head first, you probably understand that many other things can be distracting. For example, some passengers can be incredibly distracting,...
The importance of safe driving around holiday parties and events
It’s that time of year again when someone you know seems to be throwing a holiday party every other day. There are also the highly anticipated annual public events such as the Krewe of Jingle parade and City Park Night of Lights. It’s a good opportunity to have some...
The risk of injury is high in side impact vehicle collisions
Most people tend to fear front-end collisions over other types of car accidents. Although head-on accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, side impacts are also dangerous to drivers and passengers. Side impacts, also called T-bone accidents, can affect the...
4 common injuries after a car crash
You were recently in a catastrophic motor incident. You were examined by paramedics and they concluded that you sustained major injuries. The paramedics weren’t able to give a full analysis, but they did notice you’re suffering injuries to the head and spine – some of...