The side-impact collision is one of the more serious types of car accidents on the road. Also known as a T-bone accident, a side-impact collision happens when one vehicle hits the side of another vehicle, causing damage and possibly leading to other types of accidents, such as rollover crashes. Side-impact collisions are particularly dangerous because …
According to SaferCar, only 2.1 percent of consumer car crashes in 2010 were rollover accidents. Injuries in a rollover accident can be severe and can leave you with extensive medical costs and other expenses. Rollover accidents are particularly dangerous because cars are not designed to handle them. You could face serious injuries or even death …
With the increased prevalence of ridesharing services in the United States, the nuances of ridesharing accidents in the legal system and liability for injuries can be more complicated than other types of accidents. If you have injuries related to a ridesharing accident, you have the same rights as a victim of a car accident that …
A rear-end collision happens when another vehicle slams into the back of your vehicle. This can result in mild to severe damage and injuries. Rear-end collisions make up a sizable portion of the accidents that happen in the US every year. Rear-end collisions are also mostly associated with a condition called whiplash. It is a …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2.5 million people in the U.S. are in car accidents every year. A number of those accidents are hit and run accidents. Hit and run accidents happen when there is a car accident and one of the people involved leaves the scene without …
Head-on collisions are a dangerous type of car accident where one car hits another car head-on. This will almost surely cause severe damage to both vehicles and lead to serious injuries for everyone involved. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2.5 million people are injured in car accidents each …
The rules of the road clearly spell out who has the right-of-way in specific situations. This is critically important to remember when approaching intersections and other complex maneuvers involving other drivers. Many accidents happened when drivers failed to yield to the driver that has the right-of-way. Failure to yield accidents happen when a driver does …
A T-bone collision occurs when the front of a vehicle strikes another vehicle’s side, more or less, at a 90-degree right angle. Those types of accidents can seriously injure a person sitting near the point of impact. In a T-bone collision, there is little to protect a driver or passenger from the force of the …
If a tire blows out on a car that is traveling on a road or highway, the driver could lose control and crash into another vehicle, a guardrail, a divider, or a building. If a collision caused by a tire blowout injured you, you might have suffered serious injuries, such as whiplash, head trauma, broken …
Car accident injuries usually manifest themselves immediately, but some may take days or even weeks to appear. In some circumstances, a life-threatening injury could worsen for weeks before a person realizes the issue originated from a recent car accident. This is because some injuries, such as injuries to internal organs, do not display symptoms readily. …
Not all insurance claims following car accidents result in settlements. The severity of your injuries as well as who bears liability usually determines your settlement following a car accident. While you do not always get a settlement from a car accident, you always have the right to file a claim and try to seek compensation. …
If you have been in a car accident, you may be injured and likely experience a whirlwind of emotions. If you are not severely hurt and able to handle everything that you should at the scene, here is what you should do immediately after a car accident: Contact local law enforcement. Document the scene of …
Involvement in any car accident is stressful. When you are at fault, whether it is entirely or partially, you might be feeling anxious about what comes next. Accidents happen, and it is important to hold yourself accountable for your wrongdoing as you would hope someone else would if they were at fault. You and the …
If you were hurt in a taxi accident, you might wonder where to turn for compensation. A taxi accident lawyer can help you hold a negligent or reckless driver or company to account if they are responsible for your accident. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC today for help with your taxi accident claim at (844) …
There are four stages of bedsores, with Stage 1 being the mildest, and Stage 4 being the worst condition, which could indicate signs of neglect or abuse. Bedsores — also called pressure ulcers— are areas of damaged skin and underlying tissue caused by staying in one position for a long time, for example, if you …
Police pursuits endanger the officers and the vehicle that they chase, but they are also dangerous for bystanders such as pedestrians or other drivers. Many documented cases have police pursuits where either the police car or the car they chased hits another vehicle. Since these crashes can happen at high speeds, the damage and injuries …
As we get older, the loss of muscle mass and strength are a natural part of the aging process. All muscles in the body become weaker, including the ones we use for chewing and swallowing food. Difficulty swallowing food is the number one cause of choking deaths in nursing homes. According to Injury Facts 2017, …
Fort Worth motorists share the road with a variety of vehicles, including tractor-trailer trucks and large commercial trucks that haul tons of cargo. While everyone behind the wheel has a duty of care when maneuvering their vehicle—regardless of the vehicle they drive—traffic crashes still happen. When they do, they can result in property damage and …
You can report nursing home abuse directly to the nursing home’s management, the Adult Protective Services office in your state or your area, or law enforcement if the matter is serious. You can report such abuse if you strongly suspect or have evidence that your elderly loved one may have suffered from it. Understanding the …
Patients in nursing homes are often entirely dependent on care staff to maintain their health and provide for their needs, even simple needs like drinking enough water. One common result of the failure to receive proper care in a nursing home is dehydration, and severe dehydration can lead to death. The National Center on Elder …
