The problem of driver fatigue is a serious one in the United States. Driver fatigue, also known as drowsy driving, can lead to catastrophic injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 6,000 car accidents happen every year as a result of driver fatigue and drowsy driving. While there are several reasons why someone may […]
If you are on the roadways in California, and see a truck driver behaving in a way that is either reckless or negligent, you should consider making a report of their unsafe driving. Additionally, if you have reason to believe that a trucking company is allowing or engaging in any type of negligent or dangerous […]
Any car accident can be traumatic, but if a vehicle hits your car and then leaves the scene of the accident, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Left alone—without acknowledgement or assistance from the other driver—can be a terrifying experience. Following these necessary steps will help to ensure that you protect yourself […]
As a passenger in a car, you expect that the driver will act appropriately and safely. However, accidents happen, and as a passenger involved in a car accident, you are just as likely to be injured as a driver. Typically, in most cases, a passenger will be absolved of all liability with respect to the […]
The time immediately following a car accident can be stressful, full of anxiety and uncertainty. If there are personal injuries that need medical care, it only exacerbates the overwhelm. Knowing the basic progression of a car accident case timeline in California will help you know what to expect, where you are in the process, and […]
If you are a motorcycle rider, the statistics are harrowing. As a motorcyclist, you are 35 times more likely to die in an accident versus a car driver or passenger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of motorcycle deaths occur each year. Even when a motorcycle rider does not die from an accident, […]
When you send your child off to school on a school bus, the last thing you expect is for them to be in an accident. School buses are actually the most regulated vehicles according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, while 23.5 million children ride a school bus every day, over 17,000 children are treated for […]
Almost 7,000 different types of prescription medications are available in the United States. A medication or pharmaceutical error is defined as “any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer,” according to the National Coordinating Council for Medication […]
Jumping in a car with a complete stranger is not only common now, but its commonplace and even expected when you are in a new city or need a ride to an airport. Millions of people utilize the services of Uber as a quick way to get to their destination. Other companies have now copied […]
Sustaining an injury due to another person’s negligence in and of itself can be enough of a stressful and emotional situation. But combine that with the frustration of trying to recover lost wages, and the experience can feel like it is morphing into nothing short of a complete disaster. Dealing with the complicated combination of […]
