Since the early 1980’s, “Don’t Drink and Drive” has become a familiar mantra for drivers from the moment they get their learner’s permit. This campaign has had positive results over the decades, but as those numbers decrease a new form of intoxicated driving has replaced it – drugged driving. The decriminalization of marijuana in states across the …
Internal injuries are a common result of car accidents and may go undetected immediately following an accident. There are a number of reasons why these injuries occur, but the most common cause is the violent shaking caused by the impact of a car accident. The sudden and violent jolt caused by a crash can cause damage to the internal organs …
Even though most drivers are aware of the dangers associated with distracted driving, many drivers still indulge in it, putting their own life and the life of others at risk. One of the main causes of car accidents in the United States is distracted drivers. Each day, about 9 people are killed and another 1,153 people are …
Over 5.5 million car accidents happen each year on U.S. roads and highways. Modern technology has allowed for better cars and good road systems across the country. High speeds have also increased the risk of car accidents and serious injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there are over 5.5 million car …
The most debilitating injuries resulting from a car accident are those that involve injury to the spinal cord. If the nerves in the spinal cord are damaged, they do not recover or heal themselves like broken bones or torn ligaments. The damage to the nerves in cases of spinal cord injury (SCI) is permanent and can lead …
One of the biggest legal issues facing you after an accident with a large truck is to determine fault. The Department of Transportation reports that in car accidents involving large trucks, around 87% of the accidents are because of truck driver error. A truck can weigh up to 30 times more than a passenger car, resulting …