Many people don’t realize just how strenuous trucking can be. While most media depicts trucking as this relaxing job, full of scenic trips and long hours of doing nothing more than sitting and watching the road, it’s often far from true and, for many truckers, it’s a...
Cyclists don't typically carry insurance. After all, even the most dramatic bicycle crash would only result in minimal property damage. Although personal injury could be possible when a cyclist crashes into a pedestrian, such collisions are rare enough that the state...
As you check yourself for injuries after a car crash, you may feel a wave of relief as you realize you can still move your legs and that nothing seems obviously broken. When the police officer comes to take your report a bit later, you happily inform them that you...
Car accidents happen nearly every day. While cars are equipped with seatbelts and airbags to reduce serious damage, they can’t protect people from everything, especially in catastrophic car accidents. People who suffer from vehicle collisions often experience some...
It has quickly become fall. All the leaves are red and falling off the trees. The mornings are getting colder and the days are shorter – and drivers seem to have forgotten how to drive. Many people aren’t prepared for driving in fall weather. Some people forget how to...
If you've been in a car accident, you know it can be traumatic. The experience can be very frightening and overwhelming. As we’ve discussed before, when you’ve been through a difficult experience, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be the result. Long after...
Wrong-way accidents may not necessarily be common, but they are incredibly dangerous. Some studies note that they are among the most severe accidents when looking at injuries to the occupants of those vehicles. Head-on collisions are always dangerous, and wrong-way...
Every time you board a plane, there is a risk of something going wrong. Pilots and crew members are responsible for ensuring your safety while in the air, but even with their best efforts, things can go wrong. One of the risks faced by passengers is spatial...
Serious car crashes can break bones, cause brain injuries and sever spinal cords. Motor vehicle collisions are not just a leading cause of death. They are also a top cause of many of the most serious catastrophic injuries that people experience. Thankfully, every...
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) can cause serious and life-changing injuries. One of the most serious injuries you can suffer is to the spinal cord. While some spinal cord injuries are minor and will heal over time, others are more serious and have...