When dealing with a personal injury matter, most attorneys will take a case on a contingency basis. However, some clients may not understand what this means. Contingency basis refers to the payment arrangement in a personal injury case or other situation where the...
Personal Injury
How can people get burns during a car crash?
In the chaotic aftermath of a car crash, one of the most devastating injuries individuals may face is burns. These injuries can result from a combination of factors. Understanding the dynamics of how burns occur in car crashes sheds light on the severity of these...
Education and technology have lowered young driver fatalities
The Associated Press reported a 45% decrease in deadly accidents involving young drivers from 2002 to 2021. Addressing the issue of young driver fatality rates has become increasingly important. This significant transformation has been the result of a powerful...
Documentation at an accident scene
Have you ever been in a car accident? Adrenaline floods your system, your mind spins and you have difficulty getting your head around what just happened. If you received an injury, you may not even feel it. You may have done research on what you should do after an...
Predictable effects on driving of BAC levels
Vision, coordination, reasoning, balance and the ability to process information are all negatively impacted by your blood alcohol content. You need all of those things to safely operate a vehicle. While you are not legally impaired until your BAC reaches .08, you will...
How to prevent hydroplaning
There is a high risk to you of being in a car accident in wet conditions. Hydroplaning, which causes you to lose control of your car as the car tires slide on a wet surface, is a common cause of auto accidents when the pavement is wet. Here are ways for you to avoid...
3 common myths about drowsy driving
You likely already understand the risks of using a cellphone while driving but driving while drowsy can be just as dangerous. And many people underestimate the effects drowsy driving can have on their ability to drive safely. According to the National Highway Traffic...
Why do SUVs and pickups hit pedestrians more often than cars do?
As a pedestrian, someone driving a larger vehicle, like an SUV or truck, is more likely to hit you than someone driving a smaller vehicle. A recent study made this conclusion after investigating the rise of pedestrian deaths on roads throughout the U.S. According to...
3 serious injuries unborn babies may suffer in car accidents
Few life events are more exciting than having a new baby. During the second trimester of your pregnancy, though, your car accident risk may increase by as much as 42%. If you have a collision during this time, your first concern is likely to be the well-being of your...
Who pays your medical bills after a car accident?
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, your primary focus should be recovering from your injuries. However, for most people, it is not long before worries arise about paying for medical bills. Who pays your medical bills after a car accident? Who is...