Collisions between two fast-moving automobiles can result in some of the most severe and catastrophic injuries one may experience. Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage and internal injuries are three examples. Not many consider the possibility of traumatic...
Car wrecks can lead to some very serious injuries. One of these is a spinal cord injury, which can result in permanent paralysis and other health complications. Understanding a bit about these injuries may help victims and their family members as they try to navigate...
Those who are involved in a car accident may decide that it’s time to seek financial compensation from the other driver. This is true in cases where the other driver was responsible due to their action or inaction, perhaps simply because they were negligent, or maybe...
If you receive a speeding ticket, you might be inclined to plead guilty so you can pay the fine and carry on with your life. After all, you have no time for court dates. However, it is important to understand that a traffic ticket is no laughing matter. If you do not...
Many crashes occur because one driver is too close to another. While the driver in the rear might claim the driver in front did something wrong, courts typically hold the person behind to blame. You cannot see what is in front of the car traveling in front of you....
A child seat can save your child’s life when they are too small for a standard seat belt to protect them. Yet, like most safety-related things, they will only serve their function if they are in good condition and used correctly. Will a car crash make them unusable?...
If you are feeling tired when driving, someone might suggest you pull over for a coffee or grab an energy drink from the gas station. There is a whole roadside industry built around keeping drivers caffeinated, yet it’s not as effective as people tend to think....
Daylight savings just ended – and that means a lot of folks will now be heading out on the roads in the morning before the sun actually rises and coming home again when it’s already dark. While you always have to be on your defense when you’re driving, it helps to be...
A spinal cord injury could have a devastating effect on your personal life and your finances. Whether the injury is incomplete and you retain some function in the affected part of your body or the injury is complete and you have lost all motor control and sensation...
If you were involved in a car crash that was the fault of another driver, their insurance is required to pay you for costs such as medical bills and repair or replacement of your vehicle. Unless the other driver was uninsured or underinsured, and you have coverage for...
