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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Motor vehicles are both very convenient and very dangerous. Every trip to the store or commute into the office theoretically puts someone at risk of a crash that could leave them in the hospital or even cause their death. Most people acknowledge that risk and simply...
Car accidents continue to be a concerning topic in today’s fast-paced world, where the roads are filled with vehicles of all kinds. Among the various demographics contributing to car accident statistics, teenagers often stand out. The question arises: why are...
