Drugs that may cause impairment are either purchased illegally or given in prescription form. There are several types of drugs that can cause drowsiness and impair judgement. When someone uses these drugs before or while driving, it can lead to serious car accidents. Injury Claims and Drugged Driving Each year, personal injury claims result from drivers operating a vehicle …
After a car accident, it is not uncommon to feel some degree of back and neck pain. In most cases, the pain subsides on its own in a few days. If it persists or becomes worse, it may be a sign of serious injury. The jarring movements of the body, impact of the crash, or compression …
The impact of a car accident can be strong enough to cause a bone to crack, resulting in a bone fracture. There are various types of bone fractures, depending on the severity, cause of the fracture, and the location of the injury. Some types of fractures, such as hairline fractures, may occur even with a minor impact. These …
The percentage of fatal accidents per mile driven increases after age 75. Elderly drivers have a limited range of motion, weak muscles, and fragile bones. They also take more medication than the younger generations. Their frailty can make them more likely to die in a car accident, and not their tendency to get into crashes. …
When a driver of a motor vehicle causes an accident and blames it on a medical emergency, this is known as a “sudden medical emergency defense”. The insurance company may refuse to pay damages because they claim that the driver was not responsible for the accident. For example, the driver could not stop in time, rear-ended your car, or ran …
Children are heading back to school; which means there are more kids on the roads as they walk to the bus or to school. Drivers need to be extra careful and be aware of the danger of pedestrian accidents. Here are some simple tips to avoid pedestrian accidents this back to school season. Preventing Pedestrian Collisions Involving School …