The average driver feels a bit intimidated when encountering a semi-truck in traffic. The large, unwieldy vehicles make wide turns and take quite some time to slow to a complete stop. They can also cause severe damage to smaller vehicles and catastrophic injuries to...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distance to the hospital plays a major role in car accidents
Any car accident can lead to serious injuries. But that doesn’t mean that every car accident has the same chance of leading to a fatality. Often, there are many factors in play outside of the specific injuries that were suffered or how the crash took place. For...
How much compensation do you get for a spinal cord injury?
A car accident can leave you with a variety of injuries. While most car accident injuries are treatable with a couple of visits to the ER, some can be life-altering. An example of this is an injury to the spine. If you or someone you love sustains an injury to the...
The real reason so many bigger vehicles cause motorcycle wrecks
Four-wheeled passenger vehicles dominate the roads. While they have to share every street with vehicles ranging from semi-trucks and school buses to bicycles and motorcycles, four-wheeled passenger vehicles are the most common sight on the road in most places. They...
3 chest and abdomen injuries often caused by vehicle accidents
To many, a severe vehicle accident injury means brain or spinal cord damage. While it is true that these are two of the most devastating injuries, a crash can critically injure other parts of the body. Since the front of the torso is vulnerable to the extreme forces...
Why do small pickups make poor family vehicles?
If you run a small business that requires you to transport a lot of equipment you might consider buying a small pickup. It gives you the ability to carry a fair amount of bulky items and access them easily. You might figure you can also use that same vehicle with...
Can a brain injury heal?
When you are involved in a car accident, you may suffer a brain injury due to the rapid forward or backward movement and shaking of the brain. These movements can cause the brain to strike the internal bone of the skull, resulting in bruising of the brain tissue and...
Crash victims need to be careful on social media
If you have recently been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident that either wasn’t your fault or was only partially your fault, you’re likely taking steps to pursue compensation to which you’re rightfully entitled. Whether you’ve filed an insurance claim,...
3 reasons why car accidents happen in the summer
It’s summer and you should be enjoying the sun while you take some time off with your family. That’s what many people expect to do during this time of year. Unfortunately, summer plans can suddenly get canceled after a car accident. Many car accidents happen for...
2 common distractions while driving that cause wrecks
People regularly get distracted in their daily lives. But, a highly distracting activity while driving can lead to serious consequences. Distracted driving is one of the biggest causes of motor vehicle accidents. Distractions come in three ways: visual, manual and...