Head-on collisions occur when drivers traveling in opposite directions hit each other directly, often at high rates of speed. As a result, head-on collisions remain some of the most devastating types of accidents, accounting for 10 percent of all fatalities in 2017, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). Victims involved in a head-on collision …
If you suffered injuries in a ridesharing accident due to your driver’s negligence or another driver’s carelessness, you have options. There are some risks affiliated with ridesharing services, and a few of them are legal. What are you supposed to do, after all, if you find yourself in an accident while riding in an Uber? …
Unexpectedly losing a loved one is difficult, at best. If a relative died, you and other members of your family might struggle to cope with the sudden loss. The unexpected death might also take a heavy financial toll. You might have a stack of expensive medical bills that need to be paid, as well as …
Any car accident can cause injuries, but a rollover accident can cause particularly severe harm. When a vehicle rolls over, the people inside it may hit the doors, windows, roof, and even each other. In addition, any items that are inside the vehicle, such as purses, filled shopping bags, or car maintenance equipment, can be …
When people cannot care for a parent or grandparent, they might feel the best option is to choose a facility where their loved one can receive round-the-clock care. Relatives expect nursing home employees to be well-trained, attentive, and compassionate. They expect their loved one to receive quality care and respectful treatment. Unfortunately, nursing home residents …
Aggressive drivers put everyone around them in danger. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report, nearly 70% of the motorists surveyed reported that aggressive drivers were more of a concern today than in past years. If you are suffering from injuries or lost a loved one because of an aggressive driver’s negligence, a …
If you were the victim of an accident caused by a drunk driver, you could qualify to receive financial compensation. Drunk driving is illegal and dangerous, and you could have grounds for legal action if a drunk driver led to your injuries and damages. To learn more about your legal options, you might want to …
Auto accidents involving head-on collisions can alter one’s life in an instant. When a car veers across the middle road divider, for example, to another lane with oncoming traffic, the accident can be horrendous. Head-on collisions (also called frontal crashes) are when two vehicles driving in opposite directions crash into the other with the front …
Rear-end collisions are common on El Paso’s roads and highways. While some of these accidents can result in little more than scratched paint or dented fenders, many rear-end collisions have devastating consequences. From whiplash to brain injuries, rear-end collisions can change the course of your life forever. These injuries can cost you more than your …
Negligent security occurs when a property owner fails to provide adequate security on their premises, and as a result, an attack, assault, robbery, or another foreseeable criminal act happens. Criminal acts may be “foreseeable” when similar acts have taken place at a property before. Generally, property owners are responsible to make their property reasonably safe …
Though the Seattle area is generally a safe place to live, the city has a worryingly high number of bus crashes each year. In 2019 alone, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) recorded 498 accidents involving buses in King County, with 149 resulting in injuries and three fatal. If you suffered severe injuries and …
Head-on collisions are some of the most catastrophic types of collisions that can occur on the roadways. There were 636 people killed in head-on crashes in 2022 within Austin Texas. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), with 10% of them involving fatalities. Because these accidents typically involve serious injuries, victims and their families face …
According to research published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end accidents account for nearly 30 percent of all collisions nationwide. While some rear-end crashes are simple fender-benders, other rear-end collisions result in catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. Rear-end accidents often result from the inattention and negligence of a driver who fails to …
When a truck strikes a smaller vehicle, the driver and passengers in the car may experience severe and life-altering injuries, such as brain damage, spinal cord injuries, lost limbs, and paralysis. If you were in a crash with a truck, you may have undergone one or more surgeries and may need more operations in the …
A car accident can result in serious and potentially life-changing harm. If you were hurt in a crash, you might have been rushed to a hospital in an ambulance and treated for a concussion, whiplash, broken bones, internal bleeding, organ damage, and other injuries. You might have spent days or weeks in the hospital, possibly …
A bicycle accident can leave a rider seriously injured. If a cyclist is involved in a collision with a car, the results may be catastrophic. A person on a bicycle may suffer a concussion, back and neck injuries, broken bones, or lost limbs. A cyclist may even be left partially or completely paralyzed. If you …
Motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable, even if they wear a helmet and the correct attire. Lacking the protection of an enclosed vehicle makes motorcyclists especially prone to devastating injuries in an accident. Unfortunately, the accident statistics reflect motorcyclists’ vulnerability. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5,000 motorcyclists died in crashes in …
Transportation network companies, commonly called ridesharing services, have become a popular mode of getting around town. While companies like Uber and Lyft offer a practical and valuable service, they could also be dangerous for their drivers, passengers, and other motorists on the road. Ridesharing drivers may be more prone to accidents because of their constant …
For anyone involved in a rear-end accident, finding a path to full and fair recovery can prove difficult. An analysis by the University of Michigan found that rear-end collisions happen five times more in urban areas than in rural areas. Traffic conditions in Kansas City frequently force drivers to maneuver through congested roads at all …
Legislators and technology enthusiasts seem to be on the lookout for similar news updates about the latest smartphone upgrades. For lawmakers, developing technology poses new hurdles and nuances in distracted driving. For tech enthusiasts, the focus may not be on the negative consequences and the what-if scenarios when driving with distractions. Of course, driving distractions …
