Motorcycle accident prevention can begin before riders hit the road. Selecting the appropriate helmet can increase comfort and minimize the risk of severe or fatal damage. A helmet is a protective gear designed to cushion the blow of a sudden and drastic collision. It...
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Why don’t some drivers notice motorcycles, bikes and pedestrians?
Traffic collisions occur for many different reasons. Sometimes, drivers make bad decisions. They get behind the wheel after consuming mind-altering substances or handle their mobile phones while driving. Other times, crashes occur due to what seem like minor...
Motorcycle accidents in urban areas
Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation in urban areas due to their agility and efficiency. However, it is important for motorcyclists to pay attention to the challenges that often come with riding in busy city streets. In addition to reviewing some common...
Can adrenaline mask injuries from a car accident?
The human body responds to stimuli in varying ways. A car accident creates an incredibly stressful environment, which may cause your body to release adrenaline or epinephrine, the stress hormone. Your body produces adrenaline to keep you focused and to protect you...
Why might people overlook brain injuries after an Arizona crash?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a car crash could cost someone hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. It might also force them to change professions. Despite the potentially severe impacts such injuries can have on someone's life, a surprising...
Who is liable for an animal attack resulting in wrongful death?
Some people may think that bites from dogs, especially small ones, are not a cause for concern. Unfortunately, even the smallest dog bite can lead to a person’s death. Moreover, while people are most exposed to dog bites, being a common type of animal attack, injuries...
The 3 biggest challenges for those involved in a rideshare wreck
For many rideshare users, their biggest challenge associated with the experience of using a rideshare service is timing their pickup request appropriately to avoid high-demand search pricing. However, a tiny fraction of rideshare users encounter far bigger challenges...
5 factors to establish emotional distress after a car accident
Not all damages after a car accident are quantifiable. Some losses are intangible and more complex to prove. One of the noneconomic damages victims can recover compensation for is emotional distress, which often develops after a traumatic event. Depending on the...
Don’t let amnesia affect your personal injury case
When you’ve suffered injuries as a result of a car crash or any other type of accident for which someone else was responsible, getting the compensation you need to cover medical costs and other expenses and damages can potentially be crucial to your healing and your...
Why drivers flee the accident scene and what to do about it
After the jarring impact of a car wreck, both drivers must check on each other and work out details on how to move forward. But some drivers behave callously, making the already tragic situation even more traumatic. They intentionally leave the accident scene without...