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What should you know about traumatic brain injuries?
As a victim of a car crash, you likely suffered head, neck or back injuries. They are the most common of injuries that crash victims experience. If you suffered through a head injury, that likely means you have brain injury, too. The worse the injury, the more severe...
What type of flying debris do I need to worry about on the road?
Most motorists worry about the prospect of another car striking them as they travel down the roadway. Few drivers concern themselves about the potential of something flying off a passing motorist's automobile and hitting them -- but it happens. What do you need to...
Is your landlord obligated to keep you safe on their premises?
The thought of moving into a new place can be exhilarating; however, you owe it to yourself to do some due diligence before you sign a lease. Crime and safety are two factors that you should prioritize before moving into a new apartment complex or rental home. There...
Do You Understand Your Car Insurance?
For most drivers, car insurance can be an annoying expense after all of the costs of leasing a vehicle and keeping it maintained. If you’re involved in a collision, auto insurance provides a necessary safety net for the cost associated with property damages and...
How to reduce motorcycle accidents
If the sight of a motorcycle on the road scares other drivers, this is for a good reason. Many motor vehicle operators do not understand how to drive around them, and the actions of some riders are nerve-wracking. There is also a high correlation between motorcycles...
Where Are You Most Likely To Fall?
Slipping, tripping and falling are a part of human nature, but in some cases, natural clumsiness and accidents may not be fully to blame for a fall. Poor maintenance and other human error can sometimes be the cause of an injury from a fall, and there are certain...
Who should you speak to following a trucking accident?
If there's one thing that you can count on after a motor vehicle accident, it's that you'll receive numerous calls from insurance adjusters looking to have you tell them about the events leading up to your crash as well as how you're feeling in the hours and days...
The deception of “alertness tricks” for truck drivers
Truckers often work long shifts and spend hours driving mundane expanses of roadway. With risks including poor health, boredom and quiet among others, fatigue can quickly diminish a trucker's vigilance and awareness. A common term that truckers use is "alertness...
The most common cause of slips, trips and falls may surprise you
If asked to name some of the leading causes of slips, trips and falls, you'd probably mention slippery or wet floors first. However, one safety analyst maintains that mats are actually more apt to result in someone slipping, tripping or falling over anything else,...
Distracted driving can easily become deadly
Avoiding a collision requires that a driver notice a potential hazard, react appropriately and do so soon enough to stop the vehicle. At 55 miles per hour, it only takes a few seconds to travel the length of a football field, and even a momentary distraction may lead...
