Spinal trauma, unlike most other wounds or damage to the body, may have long-lasting and life-altering outcomes. When vertebrae are separated or traumatized, one may experience various effects such as swelling, back pain, and temporary or permanent paralysis. If you are involved in an accident or intentionally injured, there is [...]
Car accidents bring along more than just wrecked cars and stirred emotions. In the heat of the moment, it’s impossible to know if you or the other party will file a lawsuit (or even have a valid case). Take comfort in the fact that you don’t need to try and [...]
It goes without saying that car accidents are no joke and that almost all types of auto accidents can result in death with the right conditions. Accidents that occur on bridges or near a body of water put victims at a higher risk because the car can easily be rolled [...]
Technology is changing lives in various industries, and it’s no surprise that the auto industry is starting to get some seriously high-tech help. Assisted cruise control, wireless internet and hands-free options are just some of what automakers are doing to appeal to a high-tech customer. From the law enforcement [...]
As marijuana continues to push its way into the spotlight, the government and its respective agencies have no choice but to acknowledge it and the questions it poses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has taken note, performing two studies to analyze the effects of driving while high on [...]
As a society, we’re very dependent upon personal vehicles to get to and from our destinations. So when your car is in the repair shop or you’re traveling out of state for business or pleasure, it’s no surprise that so many people rent cars. Even though rental car companies carefully [...]
Using a car to get around is something that many residents in Florida are no stranger to. There’s something to be said for having the freedom to just hop in your car and go wherever your heart desires. While you do everything you can to be a careful and cautious [...]
All automotive or vehicle collisions are terrifying, but when a tractor-trailer is involved, the damage is often intensified. The average tractor trailer is more than three times the size and weight of a typical four door vehicle. When a vehicle and a tractor trailer collide, there’s a greater chance for [...]
Car accidents arguably place just as much stress on the mind as they could physically on the body. No one expects a car crash and even the most simple or low key of accidents (like a low speed rear end at a red light) can have a paper trail that [...]
Even the most careful of drivers who always triple look both ways, go the speed limit, and drive defensively, can get in an accident. You being a careful, conscientious driver can’t defend against someone who’s being reckless and texting behind the wheel, going well over the speed limit or even [...]