Mixing narcotics and driving can be just as dangerous as driving drunk and often result in serious, even fatal, car accidents. Driving after taking any type of drug – prescription and/or recreational is always risky. While medical practitioners often warn patients about the effects of a drug prescribed and the hazards of driving while under …
There are circumstances when the driver in a single-vehicle accident may not be liable, include hitting a tree or any other object with a car, running off the road, or flipping in the middle of the road without hitting another vehicle. Since there is only one driver involved, in most cases the driver is held responsible for the accident. However, …
An accident involving a train and car occurs every three hours in the U.S. Motor vehicle accidents that occur at railroad crossings are often fatal. Operation Lifesaver is an organization dedicated to reducing the number of injuries and fatalities that are a result of accidents occurring at railroad crossings. According to their statistics, an accident …
During 2015, there were 3.15 trillion miles of recorded driving. This figure has broken all past aggregate recorded miles driven. The number of cars on U.S. roads continues to increase. The total miles driven during 2015 was more than any previous recorded year. Collectively, Americans have driven the equivalent of 337 round trips to the planet Pluto! The more cars driving on the road, …
Night shift workers are at a higher risk of being involved in a car accident due to fatigue. If you have been involved in an accident due to another’s negligence, contact The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. Drivers who are fatigued face many risks similar to the ones faced by drunk or drugged drivers. Driver fatigue …
The delicate and important structures inside of the throat make such an injury a complicated one. The throat is an area which runs the risk of severe injuries because it is exposed. Blunt force trauma to the throat can cause secondary damage to the esophagus, spine, trachea, or brainstem. Causes of Throat Injuries Blunt force …