Many people are reluctant to get a medical checkup after a car crash, which they consider minor. They may dismiss things such as a bump to the head as nothing serious and fully expect they will be fine with a few painkillers and a good night’s sleep. Yet, time may be...
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Negligent security at fairs and festivals
From early spring through late fall, festivals, fairs and outdoor music concerts pop up all over the country. They’re attended by hundreds and sometimes thousands of people. What happens when the organizers of these events don’t put enough thought or effort into...
Why are T-bone collisions so hazardous?
Getting hit by another vehicle from any angle can be dangerous when driving. Yet when that angle is close to a right angle, the dangers increase. Known as T-boning, a side-on crash can have devastating consequences. Here is what makes these crashes so concerning: You...
3 key pieces of evidence for a motor vehicle accident claim
If you are in an auto accident, then you have the right to pursue damages. Damages can provide you with coverage for any financial hardships caused by the auto accident, such as medical expenses, vehicle repair costs and lost wages. To prove liability and collect...
How can injury victims cover the costs of a drunk driving crash?
Drunk drivers put everyone at risk when they make poor choices about when and how they drive. The collisions they cause are notorious for often being worse for the other people involved than for an impaired motorist. Their erratic behavior can cause severe collisions...
Why the location of a brain injury matters
Not all brain injuries are the same. There can be drastic differences in severity, for example, or very different causes. One brain injury could happen due to blunt force trauma in a car accident, while another could be due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. One of the...
Why women need to be extra cautious in hotels
Hotels, especially well-known chains with a national reputation for quality, are supposed to be safe places to stay for all kinds of travelers – but women need to be particularly careful. New reports indicate that sexual predators are using numerous hotel chains as...
What evidence can be used to support a car accident claim?
Victims of car accidents can suffer from severe injuries. Their injuries may cause victims to experience financial loss because of medical bills, long-term care, vehicle repair costs, unemployment and other hardships. It may be possible to recover financially by...
Sharing the road with danger: How to handle an impaired driver
The open road is supposed to be a symbol of freedom, but it can quickly turn dangerous when you encounter an impaired driver. Regardless of what substance they’re under the influence of, an impaired driver can pose a serious threat to you. That’s why you should know...
Why are underride collisions usually catastrophic?
Truck drivers are crucial to the U.S. economy. They transport, among many other resources, the food and products that Americans need to survive. Unfortunately, while sharing the road with these big rigs is essential, it can also be deadly. What is an underride...