Car crashes can cause devastating injuries, often leading doctors to consider amputations as the only solution to save a patient’s life. For survivors, the fear of losing a limb adds emotional pain to an already traumatic experience. For accident survivors facing the...
There are certain trends in motor vehicle collisions. When looking at the data collected from multiple crashes, it is possible to find common factors. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) carefully reviews collision reports to determine the...
Fatigue while driving is a significant safety concern. Drivers who are too tired to focus on the road can overlook obstacles and changing traffic conditions, leading to preventable crashes. Fatigue can also impact decision-making ability or reaction times. More...
Quantifying a personal injury claim is a bit of an art and a science. But one aspect of a family breadwinner’s case should never be overlooked. Future earning capacity is the term used to describe what the accident victim would have earned over the course of a...
After a car wreck laid you low, you filed a claim for damages. You hoped the at-fault party’s insurance company would be quick to settle your valid claim so that you could move on with your life. But that hasn’t happened, and you are getting frustrated with the...
Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic injuries that cause lifetime consequences. People with spinal cord injuries often experience permanent functional changes and require ongoing medical support. They may also have significant reductions in their earning potential....
The aviation industry sees more crashes and other incidents than people realize. While incidents involving commercial flights tend to make the news, partly because many people may be injured or killed, small-scale incidents involving private flights and smaller...
Drivers should always ensure they’re properly rested before they get behind the wheel. Deciding to drive when they’re fatigued can have devastating effects, and it’s completely preventable so no driver should decide to take this risk. Studies have shown that staying...
When a loved one passes away, family members may be able to sue for a loss of consortium. This word has its roots in the word consort, which was often used to refer to a person’s spouse. If a man passes away in a car accident caused by another driver, for instance,...
Wrongful death litigation is a way for grieving families to seek closure. They ask the courts to affirm that a person or business caused the death of an individual through negligence or wrongful acts. They can also request financial compensation for the economic...