Drivers have a duty to remain fully aware of what’s going on around their vehicle while they’re on the road. This means they should be awake and aware so that they can make decisions that will help them and others on the road to stay safe. As such, driver fatigue is a...
Car Accidents
3 ways a car crash could affect someone’s career
Motor vehicle collisions are one of the top causes of serious injury and premature death in the United States. People involved in crashes can break bones, develop brain injuries and injure their spinal cords. Anyone who has been hurt in a car crash may need to file an...
Why is distracted driving so common?
You’ve seen the signs and heard the public service announcements. At this point, every driver should know that distracted driving is dangerous – even deadly. So, why do people keep doing it? It may all come down to human nature. People keep falling for the myth of...
When is rehabilitation necessary to treat TBIs?
Injuries after an accident can be unpredictable, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This condition happens when blunt force causes disruptions or damage to the brain, resulting in various symptoms. Mild cases of TBI tend to get better with little to no medical...
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...
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...
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...
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...