States which have lots of winter weather are well accustomed to car crashes caused by snow and ice. Such accidents appear to be much more common at the beginning of the winter season, which appears to mean that people tend to forget how to drive in snow and ice through the summer, then regain those […]
While nearly every state has some form of law making it a crime to ride a bicycle while intoxicated, these laws have been challenged due to the fact that a bicycle is not considered a “vehicle” in the strictest sense in most states therefore should not be covered by standard DUI laws. Some states have […]
When most of us think of car accidents we usually envision either a single car accident or a vehicle-on-vehicle collision. Unfortunately, some accidents involve pedestrians, often with extremely serious or even fatal consequences. Obviously, a pedestrian is much more vulnerable to injury or death than the person inside the car that hits the pedestrian. When […]
While the vast majority of auto accidents are unavoidable, a skilled driver can minimize the chances of serious injury to all those in the car by being aware of a few simple driving tips. In many cases, the difference between a horrifying wreck and a crash which is survivable could be the brake pedal you […]
Semi-truck trailers are naturally higher than the average passenger car, meaning that should a car collide with the rear of the trailer, it could slide under the trailer, causing serious injuries and death from decapitation. Unfortunately, rear-end collisions are not all that uncommon, and are often not the fault of the driver of the passenger […]
If you’ve recently been involved in an automobile accident in Mississippi and are already frustrated from the dealings you’ve had with the insurance company, be aware that first and foremost the insurance adjuster’s job is to save his or her company money. Adjusters are well-trained in providing any and every excuse which can somehow justify […]
Facial injuries, which result from an auto accident, can lead to mild or severe scarring on the face, and such scarring can cause lifelong trauma. Not only will you deal with the physical trauma and pain of surgeries and skin grafts, you will also deal with the emotional trauma of having scars that can be […]
The leading cause of facial trauma is auto accidents. Any auto accident can result in minor to serious injuries, leaving you with substantial medical bills, time away from work, pain, and possibly even emotional trauma, depending on the nature of the injury. Facial injuries in particular can have significant impact on your life and your […]
Although Federal law requires that all commercial truck drivers undergo a medical exam every two years, what the law does not specify is what type of medical professional may administer the exam. At this point, a chiropractor or nurse practitioner can sign off on the medical exam of a truck driver, meaning this is a […]
An auto accident occurs in the United States almost every sixty seconds. Although this figure encompasses fender benders as well as serious and fatal accidents, you can see that your chances of being involved in an auto accident are actually quite high. While the injuries from such accidents can vary widely, most of the time […]
