Motor vehicle accidents are devastating. The way they impact a person’s life can reverberate for years and years, sometimes for a lifetime. Experienced motor vehicle accident attorneys have seen just how life-altering serious accidents can be, and they’ve also seen amazing comeback stories and the endless resilience of the human spirit. If you’ve been seriously injured […]
Drunk Driving Statistics
Although drunk driving rates have decreased since transportation agencies began tracking the data in the 1980s, these crashes still kill thousands and thousands of people in America each year. These accidents are wholly preventable, so it’s a real tragedy when these deaths occur. It’s important to drive sober, no matter how close to home you are or […]
Wintertime Driving Tips
With winter weather in full swing across many regions of the country, many motorists may encounter hazardous driving conditions. Snow, ice, rain, and sleet present drivers with circumstances requiring a little special care and skill. Now is a great time to brush up on these winter safe driving tips: Reduce your speed in inclement weather. Most people […]
How You May Be Able to Reduce Your Risk of a Fatal Car Crash
Tens of thousands of people are killed in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. each year, and millions of people are injured. It is a fact of driving that we accept some degree of risk every time we get behind the wheel. But there are some things you can do to reduce your risk, even if you […]
Just How Deadly Has 2021 Been for Motorists?
Although we don’t yet have statistics for the whole year of 2021, we now know that the first half of the year was quite deadly for motorists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 20,160 people lost their lives in traffic accidents from the period between January and June. This fatality spike represents an […]
Safe Driving Tips for the Fall Season
The fall season is upon us, and with that seasonal change, there are a few things that affect driving: fewer daylight hours, an earlier sunset, holiday parties, and winter weather in many parts of the country. So what can you do to prepare? Here are a few tips: Prioritize sleep. Drowsy driving is really dangerous […]
Prevent Holiday DUI Accidents
With the holidays right around the corner, now is a great time to broach the subject of holiday DUIs. Office parties, get-togethers with friends, and family gatherings are part and parcel of the season. With many of these events, alcohol beverages are part of the deal. That may be why there is a bit of […]
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in 2021
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released estimates for fatal accidents that took place in the first three months of 2021. This first quarter of 2021 has a higher estimated number of traffic fatalities than the same time period in 2020. Here are the estimates: 8,730 people died in motor vehicle accidents in the […]
Back and Neck Injuries after a Car Accident
Motor vehicle accidents can easily cause injuries to your neck and back. If the spinal column is injured, then debilitation can be lasting and life-altering. If the crash was caused by someone else’s negligence, then you may be able to file a personal injury claim to pursue compensation. A victim of a severe spine injury […]