Category Archives: Personal Injury
How To Prevent a Tire Blowout
It can be scary to experience a tire blowout. A tire blowout occurs when a tire rapidly loses air pressure. When a tire suddenly loses air pressure, it can deflate or even burst. Tire blowouts occur for various reasons, including high temperatures, overloading, underinflation or overinflation, road hazards, wear and age, and manufacturing defects…. Read More »
How Can You Help a Loved One Recovering From Car Accident Injuries? (Part 2)
If your loved one was injured in a car accident, you probably want to do as much as you can to help them. But you may wonder, “How can I help my loved one?” If your loved one suffered injuries in a car accident, there are several things you can do to help them…. Read More »
Handling Multiple Injuries After a Car Accident
The WHO estimates that each year, around 20 to 50 million people suffer non-fatal injuries in traffic crashes, and over one million people lose their lives as a result of a traffic crash. A car accident can cause considerable losses to victims and their families. The situation is worse for people who sustain multiple… Read More »
How To Recognize a Drunk Driver
One of the most dangerous behaviors drivers engage in is drunk driving. According to the NHTSA, almost 40 people lose their lives in drunk-driving crashes every day in the United States. Alcohol impairs thinking, reduces brain function, and impairs muscle coordination and reasoning, all of which are abilities that are crucial to operating a… Read More »
How To Recognize a Drowsy Driver
Unfortunately, drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States of America. The CDC estimates that up to 6,000 fatal crashes annually may be caused by drowsy drivers. Understanding the signs of a drowsy motorist can help keep you and your loved ones safe. And if you get into an accident because of… Read More »
What Is the Average Settlement for Nerve Damage After a Florida Car Accident?
One of the devastating injuries car accident victims suffer is nerve damage. Depending on the severity of the damage, some people may experience improvement with time and rehabilitation, whereas others might experience long-term effects. If you are in Florida and have suffered severe nerve damage in a car collision because of another party’s negligence,… Read More »
The Dangers of Driving While Hungover
Every driver, even the inexperienced ones, knows that drunk driving is dangerous and is a common cause of traffic collisions. The NHTSA estimates that almost 40 people die in the U.S. daily in drunk-driving accidents. However, very few people understand the dangers of driving while hungover. Many people assume it is safe to drive… Read More »
Do’s and Don’ts of Florida Hit and Run Accidents
When a driver hits another vehicle, property, pedestrian, cyclist, or motorcyclist and fails to stop, it is called a hit and run. In Florida, it is illegal for a driver to hit someone or something and run away. According to Florida law, a driver should stop if they are involved in an accident that… Read More »
Do Car Accident Attorneys Take Cases Without Upfront Payment?
After a Florida car accident, it is in your best interest to contact a car accident attorney. A car accident attorney can help you take legal action after a car crash. They can help you navigate the complex legal process. However, you might be under the impression that you must pay a car accident… Read More »
Most Common Injuries in Drunk Driving Accidents
It is not advisable to drive after consuming alcohol. Alcohol can impair a motorist’s ability to drive safely. Even at blood alcohol levels that are within the state’s legal limit, alcohol can negatively affect a person’s ability to drive safely. Alcohol can cause, among other things, impaired vision, reduced concentration, reduced reaction times, drowsiness,… Read More »
