Traveling on foot comes with its own set of dangers and hazards. Motor vehicles seriously injure and sometimes kill pedestrians when a collision occurs. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says more than 6,280 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2018, a 3 percent increase compared to the previous year. Here are […]
Weird Places for Pedestrian Accidents
August 30, 2020 By
Pedestrian accidents don’t just happen on roadways and in parking lots. People get hit by cars in some of the most unexpected place, even inside their own homes. While it may seem like a freak accident, the injuries can be serious, and you can still seek compensation. Although there may not be much you can […]
Fireworks Safety Tips for 2020
July 15, 2020 By
4th of July celebrations may look a little different this year, with many families opting to stay at home and gather with family and close friends, rather than joining the large crowds, but we know that fireworks are still a part of your favorite traditions and that it’s likely that even more people than usual […]
Fewer Cars on the Road Does Not Mean Safer Driving During Covid-19
June 30, 2020 By
Traffic is down, dramatically, due to stay-at-home orders and other quarantine measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. You would think that means the roads are safer, but it has created its own problem. With less traffic and fewer traffic jams, drivers are being more careless. More are speeding and many just don’t feel the need to […]
How Hot Weather Contributes to Accidents, even if Travel is Light This Summer
May 30, 2020 By
In a study published in 2015, researchers found that crashes caused by driver performance factors, such as fatigue, distractions and driver error, increased in warmer weather and heat waves. A decrease in driver performance isn’t the only way that hot weather contributes to accidents. Hot weather can be bad for your car’s behavior too, causing […]
Personal Injury Damages Explained
April 15, 2020 By
If you are considering filing a personal injury claim, after an accident, you may be a bit confused about the types of damages that are available. In an injury lawsuit, there are compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are those meant to compensate you for your existing and future losses. Punitive damages are meant […]
Don’t Put Off Getting Help for Your Accident Injuries
March 30, 2020 By
With businesses closing and stay-at-home orders, it may feel like the world has stopped for the coronavirus, but accidents are not on hold and can happen any time. Hospitals are overcrowded and not a safe place to go if you can avoid it. And if you were trying to recover from injuries when all of […]
Bounce House Injuries – Who Pays?
February 28, 2020 By
Whether your child has been hurt in a bounce house accident or you are considering a bounce house party, you need to know who can be held liable for injuries or death in a bounce house accident. There are several factors that go into determining liability, including who was responsible for setting up the bounce […]
Protecting Yourself Before a Motorcycle Crash
January 30, 2020 By
Nobody wants to plan to be in a motorcycle accident, but the likelihood that you will be involved in a crash at some point certainly warrants taking some preparatory actions, just in case. Motorcycle injuries are often very serious and very expensive. Choosing the right type of insurance coverage now can make all the difference […]
