Following a car accident, the immediate concern is often the visible injuries and the sustained property damage. Unfortunately, many people overlook the fact that some injuries are not immediately apparent. Spinal injuries are particularly concerning. There are a few...
Year: 2023
What pictures should you take after a vehicle crash?
In the chaotic time after a vehicle crash, many problems may arise at once. Amidst the confusion, you could overlook one important step to take. The images you capture in the aftermath of a collision can play a huge role in insurance claims and police investigations....
3 tips for spotting an agitated dog
Like any other animal, dogs are vulnerable to agitation when they feel threatened, become uncomfortable or get sick or injured. That agitation can increase the risk of dog bites if you or a loved one approach the dog. Understand the signs of agitation so that you can...
5 long-term effects of a brain injury
A slip-and-fall accident can have lasting repercussions, particularly when it results in a brain injury. Along with the immediate need to get medical attention, it is also important to recognize the long-term costs associated with these injuries. 1. Medical expenses...
What are some signs of a tired and drowsy driver?
What are some signs of a tired and drowsy driver? When you pass other cars on the road, you likely look around and observe the environment around you. This is the opposite of what a drowsy driver does since they are more likely to cause a crash or rear-end accident as...
How can a multitasking driver leave you at risk for a crash?
Sharing the road with a variety of people can often feel like you must anticipate almost anything. Part of this worry may come from multitasking drivers who could crash into your car's bumper or side. Learning about the ways that this incident happens can give you a...
Technology can increase the safety of truck drivers
The outcome is usually the same when a large commercial truck crashes into a much smaller consumer motor vehicle. Those in the smaller transport will likely suffer severe, life-threatening, and potentially fatal injuries. Cutting-edge technology has come a long way in...
Things to know if you suffer a dog bite injury
Dogs are a leading cause of animal bites across the country. In California, dog bites fall under a strict liability law, which means that dog owners are liable for any bite by their dog on public property or their own provided that the bite victim had permission to be...
A lawsuit’s reinstatement puts a company at risk
The dockless scooter industry may be doomed to failure if prominent scooter rental distributors fail to prevail in a recently reinstated trip-and-fall lawsuit, courtesy of a California appellate court panel. Bird promotes clean, car-free alternatives with fewer motor...
Understanding the potential severity of falls
Nearly everyone experiences a fall every now and then, and brushing these accidents off often seems easy. However, falls lead to thousands of serious injuries in the United States every year. Whether you frequently work on elevated surfaces such as a ladder or you...