Accidents involving cyclists are very dangerous because cyclists do not have much protection. Even a low-speed accident could lead to severe head injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and the like. Many of these accidents are fatal. Thankfully, there are some...
Personal Injury
3 types of wrong-site surgery
Wrong-site surgery is a type of medical malpractice that could cause significant harm. Much of the time, it is due to a simple communication error. Perhaps the surgeon was not given the correct information or did not double-check the medical records. But every...
Watch out for tire blowouts
Blowouts can happen to a tire at any time of year, but the heat of summer can make them more likely. The heat of a tire can rise due to it being in contact with a very hot road surface. As the tire heats up, the pressure increases, perhaps to the point where the tire...
Summer driving tips for teens
This summer will be many young drivers’ first chance to spend considerable time in their cars. Whether they just got their license or did so months ago, the long days combined with good weather and the time off from school make it a prime opportunity to explore....
The 3 main driving distractions
When you look at specific examples of how people get distracted behind the wheel, they are nearly endless. One driver is distracted by a phone call while another is reading a text message. Still another driver is distracted by their children in the back seat, and the...
Potential financial losses after a serious injury
No matter how it happens, a serious injury could have major financial ramifications. You may have been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, meaning you didn’t ask for or cause any of these extensive costs. You feel that the other party should be held liable and made...
Safety tips for driving with a pet
Leaving a pet at home, even just to run errands or go on a vacation, is difficult for many pet owners. In addition, dogs are always happy to tag along and experience a change of scenery. Even though taking the dog for a ride is a fun way to spend time together, it's...
3 reasons rural roads are more dangerous
The type of road that a person thinks is most dangerous may just depend on where they live. If they’re used to driving in the city, it doesn’t feel that complex and overwhelming, but rural roads feel excessively dark and traffic signals may be harder to decipher....
The 3 types of distracted driving
Distracted driving happens in many different ways. People often assume that it means someone was looking at their cellphone. It can mean this, but it’s important to remember that other things also cause distraction. As such, the Centers for Disease Control and...
What to know about blind spots, trucks and motorcycle wrecks
You will see motorcycles and large commercial trucks almost every time you go somewhere. Unfortunately, big trucks like this pose a serious risk to motorcyclists. One of the biggest risks is if the commercial truck driver cannot see the motorcycle. There are blind...
