Over the last two years, the number of fatal car accidents in the United States has continued to decrease. While this may seem like an encouraging trend, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 36,000 victims lost their lives on American roadways in 2019 alone. According to the Georgia Department of …
When a car accident occurs, both parties have a responsibility to stop. According to the Texas Transportation Code, § 550.023, a driver who is involved in a collision that causes injuries or death to another person is required to provide their: Name Address Vehicle registration number Insurance company’s name Driver’s license If asked, they also …
The law expects drivers to follow the rules of the road to prevent accidents. Those rules include yielding the right-of-way to another motorist when appropriate. Nonetheless, drivers are sometimes in too much of a hurry or do not pay attention, and they fail to yield when they should. That can result in a collision that …
Drunk driving can endanger the lives of people on the road. Individuals who drive while intoxicated can have blurred vision and slowed reaction times. They also might struggle to focus on traffic and react quickly if a dangerous situation arises. They may drive too fast, weave in and out of traffic lanes, cut off other …
Driving is a complex action that requires focus and concentration. Unfortunately, many people drive while distracted and cause accidents that seriously injure others. If you were hurt in a collision with a distracted driver, you may have suffered a concussion, back and neck injuries, broken bones, and other forms of harm. You may have been …
Aggressive driving is common, and it can lead to accidents that can cause severe and life-threatening injuries. If you were hit by an aggressive driver, you might have been transported to the hospital in an ambulance. You may have been treated for a concussion, whiplash, broken bones, and other serious injuries. Even if you have …
A head-on collision can cause significant, life-altering injuries. Even with a prognosis for recovery, broken bones, ligament damage, and head injuries could take months to heal and force you to miss substantial time from work. If another driver caused your head-on collision in Atlanta, you might have a legal right to recover compensation from them …
While you cannot avoid becoming involved in some vehicle accidents, the overwhelming majority are not unavoidable. Every year in Fort Worth, numerous rear-end collisions happen on the roadways, with many ending in severe injuries. This fact should not come as a surprise since this type of auto accident usually takes its victims by surprise without …
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there are a surprisingly large number of bus accidents every year in the United States. Getting into an accident with a bus can cause a lot of damage to your car and leave you with serious injuries. To make a full recovery, you may require expensive …
Every day, many people ride their bikes around cities across the country. While it can be fun and exciting, there is also an inherent danger, even when using a bike properly. Many people ride the bike on sidewalks as a means of avoiding traffic and protecting themselves. However, this is not allowed in most places. …
Whiplash is a medical condition that you can develop after a car accident. If you have whiplash, you have pain in the neck and possibly upper back every time you try to move your head. In the most severe whiplash cases, you may not be able to move your head at all. The muscles in …
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, abuse is the last thing you expect to happen. However, nursing home abuse is becoming a major problem in the United States. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the number of nursing home abuse cases is steadily rising as the nursing home …
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), more than 3,000 people died nationwide in 2017 because of distracted driving. Distracted driving has become a bigger problem is the development of smartphones. Mobile devices offer a lot of features that can be distracting while traveling. Because the amount of distracted driving is increasing, you …
Being in a motorcycle accident can be very dangerous. Because a motorcyclist does not have seatbelts and airbags to protect them during an accident, they could suffer serious injuries. If you were involved in a motorcycle crash, you may have been thrown from the vehicle and suffered head trauma, broken bones, severe cuts, and back …
Systemic injustice and racism have deep historical roots in this country. Broadly speaking, these terms are defined as deeply ingrained racist thinking, practices, and actions embedded in the core foundations of American society that have persisted over centuries and continue today. The struggle against racial injustice issues in America boiled over once again in 2020 …
A person who visits someone else’s property—whether a private residence, a business, or a government building—expects it to be reasonably safe. If the owner or manager is aware of unsafe conditions, they should be clearly marked to warn visitors and to prevent accidents. In some cases, a property owner’s, manager’s, or employee’s negligence leads to …
A family member can file a grievance on behalf of a loved one who resides in a nursing home, and the facility must work quickly to solve any issues. The resident can file the grievance themselves, but if they cannot do so because of medical or cognitive impairment, a family member or representative can submit …
When another person or group causes a loved one’s death through intentional, reckless, negligent, or criminal acts, the law considers it a wrongful death. This type of loss can traumatize your family and cause severe financial turmoil. The term “wrongful death” is a broad legal term, but at its essence, it boils down to, “Was …
Many people assume that their rear-end collision is simply a minor fender-bender that could not cause significant injuries or damage. While some accidents are indeed minor, many rear-end collisions cause substantial injuries, catastrophic medical issues, serious property damage, and even fatalities on the roadways. If you suffered any injuries or losses because a negligent motorist …
According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were over 8,000 injuries and fatalities to motorcycle drivers and passengers in 2019. Car accidents involving motorcyclists are especially dangerous since motorcycles lack the protective frame of a car to protect them in a crash. If you or your loved one suffered an injury in a …
