Car crashes are a common safety concern. Those involved in collisions are at risk of major injuries that may sometimes prove fatal. Other people may develop medical conditions that forever change their lives. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most common...
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How can tempering your speed make you a safer driver?
As you drive around the roads you’ll notice that the speed limits vary. You can go faster on some sections of road than others and must travel slower on some stretches than others. The reason behind this is safety. Drivers who ignore those limits increase the threat...
When burn injuries leave lasting trauma
If you suffer serious burns in a car accident or other personal injury, you could be left with lifelong reminders of what was probably the worst day of your life. No matter which type of burn they suffered — chemical, electrical, radiation or thermal — the...
Why sexual abuse victims don’t always come forward right away
When talking about civil claims, a statute of limitations is a time limit imposed on plaintiffs that requires them to file their lawsuit within a defined period. If you wait beyond that time, your opportunity to make a claim could be gone forever. Most personal injury...
The dangers of working on construction sites
Construction workers have some of the toughest jobs in the country. They are exposed to harsh working conditions and the tools and machinery they work with pose additional hazards. Unsurprisingly, many workers’ compensation claims come from those working in this...
Limb loss can occur during or after a major crash
Amputation or limb loss is one of the most catastrophic injuries possible in motor vehicle collisions. The force generated in a collision is sometimes enough to cause the immediate traumatic amputation of a body part. People who experience traumatic limb loss at the...
What is sepsis? Can it be the result of malpractice?
When some kind of infection gets into your body, your body fights back. Sometimes, however, a body’s immune system turns on itself, causing widespread inflammation throughout a victim’s body. That inflammation can ultimately lead to widespread damage to the victim’s...
The importance of sleep before driving
Few people wake up with the sun and sleep when it goes down anymore. Thanks to artificial lights, people are awake at all hours. There are opportunities for late-night or all-night entertainment and job shifts that start and finish at any one of the 24 hours of the...
How to take pictures at a car accident scene
If you are involved in a car accident, you should take pictures to strengthen your claim. You don't need exceptional photography skills or professional equipment, but it's vital to take effective photos. Here is how you can gather evidence in this way most...
Distraction plays a major role in many California big rig wrecks
Some of the busiest interstates in the country pass through California. Commercial traffic heading in and out of Mexico and also trucks traveling from one coast to the other often pass through California. With international waterways, large airports and countless...