Medical malpractice is a safety epidemic in the United States. Every day, thousands of people around the country experience some kind of medical error or negligence that could affect their health. It can be very difficult for researchers to track medical malpractice,...
T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact collisions, are one of the most dangerous types of car accidents on the road. These collisions typically occur when one vehicle strikes another directly from the side, forming a "T" shape. In addition to property damage,...
Even a relatively minor car accident can lead to big losses. You may suffer damage to your car, any related medical costs, your lost wages and possibly some considerable pain and suffering to consider. But what if you and the other driver don’t exactly see eye-to-eye...
A slip-and-fall incident can occur almost anywhere. Even at businesses where there are multiple employees present to help maintain the facility, it is still possible, for example, for spills and water tracked in after a storm to lead to someone falling. A...
It’s important for drivers not to tailgate, which is just when they drive too close to the rear end of the next vehicle. Ideally, this is something that everyone will learn about in driver’s ed. But tailgating does still happen, which is why safety experts recommend...
The squealing of brakes. The crashing of metal. The shattering of glass. These sounds alone can conjure feelings of fear and trigger a fight, flight, or freeze response. Add in the possibility of cracking bones, cut skin, and other injuries and it is no surprise that...
Auto accidents happen for many reasons. A driver may act aggressively and cause injury to others. Or, a driver may be distracted and lose focus on the road. One of the biggest dangers on the road is drunk driving. Drivers who drink and drive are likely to speed, run...
The average person is far too dismissive of slip-and-fall incidents. Quite a few people think of them as humorous and minor so long as someone can walk away afterward. Members of the public can also be dismissive about the most common injuries associated with...
Slips and falls happen all the time. One moment you are walking into your favorite store and the next you are en route to the ER. In fact, slips and falls are one of the leading causes of catastrophic injuries like spinal cord injuries. If you trip, slip and fall...
When you are involved in an accident, you should be careful about your next steps. One of them is typically reporting it to your insurance company. The other driver may ask you to settle the case between yourselves and leave the insurance companies out of it if they...