If you will be driving around other vehicles, one of the things you have to look out for is entering into a blind spot. A vehicle’s blind spot is the area where the driver can’t easily see others along the back, sides or front of the vehicle. The mirrors may miss an...
Injuries
Are there different types of paralysis?
Vehicle occupants involved in a car or truck collision could suffer a range of catastrophic injuries. Depending on factors such as the force of the impact and the types of vehicles effected, collisions can result in devastating property damage as well as severe...
What are the 2 leading causes of traumatic brain injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) come in all shapes and sizes. Some TBIs are so severe that an individual suffers catastrophic medical effects. Large periods of unconsciousness or brain damage so severe that people can no longer regulate their own body temperature...
Does texting while driving open a person up to a lawsuit?
Car crashes can be life-altering and traumatic experiences, to say nothing of how incredibly expensive they often are. It can take quite some time for your life to get back to normal, especially if you or a passenger suffered serious injuries in the collision. After a...
Grief-induced procrastination can mean losing out on compensation
Losing someone you love and depend on unexpectedly can have quite a few negative consequences. Not only do you miss the company and affection of your loved one, but you also have financial concerns stemming from lost income and the expenses associated with their...
How the location of a spinal cord injury affects your life
Spinal cord injuries remain one of the most feared of all potential injuries someone could suffer in a crash. Many people have an intense fear of losing motor function or sensation in part of their body, which makes a spinal cord injury seem particularly debilitating,...
Dangerous inclined sleepers could put your baby at risk
Safe sleep practices are among the most important things that parents learn about when expecting a child. If you have a new baby or are currently expecting one, you probably already realize that the best sleep environment for your child is a modern crib without any...
Major Zantac recalls over high levels of potential carcinogen
Zantac is a popular over-the-counter medication used to treat heartburn. Its generic name is ranitidine, and it has been available since 1981 as a prescription medication. In fact, it was so wildly successful that it was the best-selling prescription by 1987....
Spinal injuries change your life, but you can get help
You entered into an intersection on a green light and intended to make a left-hand turn. For some reason, the driver coming your way crossed the centerline. You tried to maneuver out of the way, but you were only able to put a little distance between yourself and the...
Woman in Cleveland Dies While Riding Electric Scooter
There is a reason so many ads are out there telling people to "Look Twice for Motorcycles". They are exposed and do not have all the safety features of a car. There are no airbags or seatbelts. If a motorcyclist is involved in an accident, the odds of it being serious...