Every year, the aftermath of car accidents leaves a trail of devastation, with spinal cord injuries emerging as a significant consequence. Car accidents stand as the leading cause of spinal cord injuries and often have a serious impact on the lives of those affected....
Year: 2023
5 common injuries in car accidents
Car accidents are unfortunate events that can lead to various injuries, ranging from minor cuts and bruises to severe and life-altering conditions. According to Forbes, 1,593,390 car accidents in 2020 caused significant injuries. Understanding the most common injuries...
What are some signs of an overworked nursing home staff?
Providing quality care for residents in nursing homes requires a dedicated and compassionate staff. However, in some cases, the demands on the staff may become overwhelming, leading to signs of burnout and exhaustion. Family members need to be aware of these signs for...
What are some tips for proving fault after a personal injury?
Suffering a personal injury is a challenging experience, and the process of proving fault can be equally daunting. Whether you have been in a car accident, slipped and fell or suffered from another issue, establishing fault is important. Exploring some tips to help...
How can anti-motorcycle bias affect injury claims?
When motorcyclists and other vehicles collide, it’s usually the motorcyclist who suffers the most harm. Even though motorcycles represent only 3% of the registered vehicles in the United States, motorcyclists represent 14% of all roadway deaths. However, motorcyclists...
Common “Hours of Service” violations leading to truck accidents
Truck drivers often take on grueling and prolonged hours behind the wheel, making them prone to fatigue. In effect, the exhaustion can impair their ability to make sound decisions and slow down their reaction time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Should you accept an initial car insurance settlement offer?
The short answer is almost always no. The injuries and trauma you sustained from the car crash may impair how you process what happened to you in its entirety. Thus, your or the at-fault driver’s insurance company often uses this window of opportunity to quickly offer...
A closer look at older adults and car accidents
As people grow older, there are various changes that occur in their bodies. Some of these changes can affect one’s ability to drive safely. Unfortunately, car accidents involving older adults have become a growing concern in recent years. Drivers of all ages should go...
What situations lead to product recalls?
Many products that people use every day have the potential to cause serious injuries, but only if they have some kind of defect. Ideally, manufacturers would account for potential flaws in their products and correct them before they release them for sale, but this is...
The negligence of overloading trucks and its threat to road safety
For transport and logistics companies, loading several cargoes in trucks, even beyond the allowed weight, may be efficient for their business since it means fewer trips for them. Unfortunately, this practice can lead to serious consequences, the top one being road...