Each year during the summertime, the number of fatal and nonfatal crashes involving teenage drivers ticks upward. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is so dangerous that many now refer to this stretch of time as summer’s 100 Deadliest Days. While the fact...
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How can a crush injury impact you?
Though typically thought of as an injury that affects mainly construction workers, crush injuries can happen at any time, in any place and to any person. Unfortunately, victims who suffer through this form of injury will also usually face lasting repercussions that...
Do you know who is liable for restaurant injuries?
Tourists expect to enjoy a good meal at a restaurant, not to sustain an injury. However, accidents can happen if an establishment does not prioritize the safety of its patrons. After incurring an injury, many customers may assume that the staff members are at fault....
Is this a traumatic brain injury?
Motorcyclists generally suffer from a higher rate of accidents and severe injuries than other motorists on the road. This includes head injuries, despite the fact that helmets will go a long way to preventing the worst of it. It is important to know the difference...
Can your teen identify the symptoms of drowsy driving?
To remain fully in control of a car, truck or SUV, a driver must be alert. Sadly, according to the National Sleep Foundation, fatigued driving contributes to roughly 6,400 traffic fatalities every single year. Drivers between the ages of 16 and 25 are most at risk of...
Tips to avoid an accident with a distracted driver
Unfortunately, distracted drivers are everywhere. Distraction is a leading cause of serious car accidents involving a major injury or fatality. All drivers need to be defensive while driving on busy thoroughfares in order to avoid an accident with a distracted driver....
How do doctors diagnose traumatic brain injuries?
After a drunk driver hit you, you know you sustained various injuries. Should you add traumatic brain injury to the list? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration explains how physicians diagnose brain injuries. Learn which injuries to seek compensation for from the...
3 types of accidents that can happen on a beach vacation
With freezing temperatures throughout the northern United States, Myrtle Beach is an appealing vacation destination to escape winter. Recreational opportunities on the sea or on land are abundant, from swimming and boating to golfing and sightseeing.While you may be...