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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
What makes T-bone accidents especially dangerous?
T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact or broadside collisions, are among the most serious and potentially life-altering. Often occurring at intersections, these harrowing crashes can result in devastating injuries and even fatalities. Below is a brief on these...
Louisiana personal injury lawsuit considerations
A car accident can turn your life upside down. If someone else’s reckless or negligent actions are to blame for harm you have suffered as a result of a recent accident, you deserve justice. When you have a car accident lawsuit to settle, it is in your best interest...
2 medical issues that could lead to a truck driver causing a wreck
Truck driving is a largely sedentary career. With the exception of drivers who help load their trailers, professional drivers will spend most of their shifts sitting and operating their commercial vehicles. Often, they may experience back pain and other challenges...
2 shoulder injuries to fear in a motor vehicle accident
Do you take your shoulders for granted? We don’t think much about shoulders in our day-to-day lives. However, you would certainly notice if a traumatic injury affected one of yours. Shoulder injuries occur commonly in motor vehicle accidents, but most people discount...
Why are trucks overloaded?
If you are involved in a truck accident, the experience can be different from someone in a car accident. The cause of truck accidents makes them complicated. Several factors can lead to this accident type, and one of them is overloading. Why, then, would a trucking...
3 mistakes truck drivers make that can lead to crashes
Commercial drivers have very demanding careers. They work shifts that are much longer than the average employee’s and have to remain fully attentive and aware the entire time that they are on the clock. Small mistakes can lead to catastrophic consequences when...