Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have become very popular in the last decade. People love the convenience of being able to call for transportation that doesn’t cost them a fortune. However, Uber and Lyft drivers are human and sometimes they get into...
Year: 2022
Watch for drivers who turn in front of motorcycles
You’re riding home from work on your motorcycle when you see a vehicle waiting ahead of you, with the blinker on. They want to make a left turn, meeting that the vehicle is going to have to cross in front of your lane. As you draw near, you start to assume that the...
Understanding post-traumatic amnesia after a crash
It’s not uncommon to suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car crash. Despite the name, some TBIs are more serious than others. It all depends on what part of the brain was injured and how badly. That can only be determined by scans and other medical testing. ...
2 different reasons car crashes may lead to amputation
Although it may not be as common as soft tissue injuries and broken bones, amputation is a risk when motor vehicles collide. People can lose a limb or an extremity and will require both trauma care and rehabilitative support so that they can adjust to life after such...
3 steps to take after a slip-and-fall accident
Going to the grocery store or even a friend’s house doesn’t seem like an especially hazardous activity. Unfortunately, slips, trips and falls can occur at any time and in any location. If you slip, trip or fall on someone else’s property, it’s important to take the...
How an at-fault driver’s umbrella policy can help their victims
Serious car crashes can cause catastrophic injuries that can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars or more in medical expenses. Sometimes, a crash victim needs care and treatment for months, years or even the rest of their lives. They may be unable to continue...
Common injuries in accidents with large trucks
There’s no question that being involved in an accident with a large, commercial truck can be devastating. Not only is the likelihood of serious, life-altering injuries possible, but many accidents also result in fatalities. Some of the injuries you are likely to...
The impact of an accident-caused back injury
If you are involved in an accident with another car, large truck or even slip and fall, you may suffer all types of injuries. A common injury in all these accidents occurs to your back. Unfortunately, many accident-caused back injuries are severe and impact your...
How 2 common trucker health risks affect roadway safety
Trucking is a dream job for many Americans and one that can be achieved with a bit of training and hard work. It seems like an easy job, driving on the open roads, with the wind in your face and the radio on your favorite channel. What truckers don't realize are the...
What happens if you’re bitten by a stray?
If you’re walking down the street and a strange dog approaches you, you probably know not to reach out to it or to bother it. If it appears friendly, you might try to check for its collar and tags, but that’s a time when you need to be wary. Sometimes, dogs that...