Blog: Personal Injury

Vehicle safety has grown exponentially over the past few decades. Improved braking systems, stronger materials, and the advent of automatic sensor capabilities have contributed to the decrease in car accidents and fatalities. Most modern passenger vehicles are equipped with safety features, such as automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems or forward collision warnings. In fact, most […]

The holiday season is often a hectic time in a mall or store because of the many shoppers. Store owners may have a difficult time maintaining their stores due to the increase in traffic. Congested stores and parking lots lead to various hazards, which could cause slip and fall accidents. If a victim has a […]

Most people are aware of the dangers of distracted driving and drunk driving, but many do not realize that drowsy driving is just as hazardous. In fact, car accidents caused by drowsy driving kills more than 6,000 innocent drivers and passengers every year. From a monetary standpoint, fatal crashes and injuries linked to drowsy driving […]

The week of Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year since many families are driving long distances to reach their destinations. In 2019, 55 million travelers were on the roadways during the Thanksgiving holiday season. Since many families will be spending a large amount of time on the roadways, it is […]

Shoulder injuries are common among workers. Those who perform physically demanding tasks at work, such as nurses, truck drivers, janitors, grocery store workers, and warehouse workers, are at risk. However, even office workers can incur shoulder injuries. A shoulder injury can result from an isolated workplace accident or develop over time from repetitive motions. However, […]

While homeowners can control the amount of maintenance and repairs they put into their properties, renters usually have to leave most of these decisions to their landlords. While a tenant may be able to attend to certain things, like putting non-skid pads on the staircase, they may be unaware that the railing is not up […]

Teaching a young teenager to safely drive a car is very important. It is crucial that student drivers learn how to avoid car accidents to keep themselves and other motorists safe. What if a motorist is in a collision with a student driver? With any car accident, one main concern is liability. After a car […]

Truck drivers can become exhausted for various reasons. What happens when a motorist sees a truck driver who seems fatigued? Knowing what to do in this precarious situation is important. Commercial trucking is a highly competitive industry, and many employers push truck drivers to haul loads as fast as possible. However, speeding to complete a […]

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, including schools. Many schools have large campuses with myriad hallways, classrooms, sports facilities, and auditoriums. Slip and fall accidents can cause many different types of injuries, and some of them can have serious long-term effects. Preventing slip and fall accidents is paramount to keeping students, teachers, and visitors […]

With cooler temperatures and other seasonal conditions, many car owners begin to think about what should be done to prepare their vehicles for the change. Taking time to prepare a vehicle for autumn will help with safe driving and road safety. In order to reduce one’s chances of a car accident this fall, they should […]