When a drunk driver injures or kills someone, victims and surviving family members may be able to hold those beyond the driver themselves liable under what are known as “dram shop” laws. The premise behind these laws is that a restaurant or bar that overserves a...
Crash reconstruction can strengthen a victim’s claim
Law enforcement will write up a report when there is a motor vehicle crash that involves injuries or death. Nevertheless, independent investigators hired by the plaintiff can provide additional insight into the cause of the crash. Through their work, they may...
The myth about insurance companies and car accidents
When someone's reckless or negligent actions cause you to suffer an injury, the at-fault party and their insurance company should be liable for the costs of your injury and recovery. Insurance companies want you to believe the common myth during these accidents: that...
Why PT is a necessary part of recovery for many crash victims
If you've suffered injuries in a car crash, your doctor may recommend or even order physical therapy (PT) to help you recover and get back your previous mobility as much as possible. Even if you "only" suffered whiplash, you could be experiencing pain and other...
Zoom causes uptick in motor vehicle crashes
The pandemic has prompted many changes in our day-to-day life. Many office workers and family members cite an increase in video conferencing through platforms like Zoom. One development that is alarming safety advocates is that people driving their car are...
Does the type of music you listen to impact your driving?
The first thing that many drivers do when they get in the car is turn on their radio or go to their favorite playlist on their phone. They can't imagine driving without music. Other drivers find music distracting. They'd rather drive in silence. That's why there's no...
Why do many people suffer from PTSD after a crash?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is no longer a condition associated primarily with servicemen and women who have returned from war. Mental health professionals recognize that all types of physical, emotional and sexual trauma can cause PTSD. Motor vehicle...
Why are ‘peer passengers’ so dangerous to teen drivers?
Of all the distractions that can endanger teen drivers, the biggest is having other teens in the car. In fact, the risk of a crash doubles when a teen has one "peer passenger" in the car and triples where there's more than one. That's why state graduated driver...
Victims may need to file suit against a negligent driver
Victims in a car crash can be severely injured or even killed by a negligent driver in the other vehicle. It can mean months of recovery involving physical injury, emotional trauma, and financial hardship to victims and their families. Those severely injured often...
If you black out, you likely have a brain injury
We have learned a lot about concussions and brain injuries as a society, especially in recent years. If someone loses consciousness after a head injury, it is likely that they have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and they need to seek medical assistance. Historically,...
