A car accident can be a very traumatic experience for any driver and passenger. Aside from the mental and emotional trauma, the most evident results of the accident are physical injuries the victim may incur. It can range from small scratches to severe, disabling injuries. Once the car hits, it is usual for a victim…
DetailsCushioning people in the event of a crash, airbags are among the most notable safety innovations of recent decades. Frontal airbags have saved 50,457 lives from 1987 to 2017. However, in the past years, there are reports of airbags failing to inflate during a crash. In an investigation by the NHTSA, there are about 12.3…
DetailsPersonal injury accidents seem to happen no matter how much you try to be careful. Sometimes, it’s the outside influences beyond your control that causes it. That could be the drunken person behind the wheel of another vehicle or the negligent medical practitioner. Based on some legal grounds, someone is bound to be held accountable…
DetailsIn 2018 alone, a total of 4,136 people died in crashes involving large trucks. In this number, 16% are truck occupants, 67% were occupants of other vehicles, and 15% were pedestrians or cyclists. Truck driver fatigue is one of the top causes of truck crashes. Along with it are driving under the influence, over speeding,…
DetailsZantac, one of the most popular medicines taken to address several illnesses such as peptic ulcer disease, Zollinger- Ellison syndrome, and GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, has been recalled recently because of its supposed link to a certain carcinogen making it a dangerous drug. Its generic counterpart is ranitidine and is available in tablet, powder,…
DetailsTraveling With Pets: How to Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents Driving with pets in the car can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving killed 2,841 in 2018 alone. Among the fatalities were 1,730 drivers, 605 passengers, 400 pedestrians, and 77 riders on bikes.…
DetailsPeople involved in car accidents usually do not want to deal with claims adjusters. The value given by a claims adjuster to their car is generally less than what owners perceive them to be. That is understandable when you take into account the amount of money you pay for the car, including its upkeep and…
DetailsWitnesses are crucial in car accidents. Sometimes, they see things that the drivers may have missed. This recollection of events by other parties could help or hurt a car accident compensation claim. How to Get a Witness Statement A witness has no legal obligation to stay on the scene or speak with you. If you…
DetailsIn Michigan, rear-end crashes account for the 2,141 of 4,926 crashes in 2018. Michigan law dictates that the driver of the trailing vehicle is considered prima facie guilty of negligence. Despite the law about driving only within the speed that will allow a vehicle to stop within a considerable and clear distance ahead, rear-end collision…
DetailsCar accidents occur every single day, and these can drastically change the lives of those involved. Vehicular accidents can lead to serious injuries. The worst cases lead to death. That is why safety should always be a priority when on the road. These safety procedures should be practiced, especially when children are in the car.…
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