Speed limits may be less permanent than many people think. As Georgia Public Broadcasting reports, just last year the state Department of Transportation raised the speed limit on several major roadways up to 70 miles per hour. The Federal Highway Administration...
Most drivers will agree that driving while distracted – such as texting behind the wheel – is incredibly risky and irresponsible driving behavior. Unfortunately, many drivers still don’t take this risk seriously. While 84% of drivers recognize cell phone use while...
If you were hit by someone who was driving over the speed limit, you could have a wide range of hardships to address, from serious injuries to financial problems and emotional trauma. When a driver travels too fast, there are many ways in which a motor vehicle...
While working on receiving compensation for your recent car accident, you must also remember to take care of yourself and recover from your sustained injuries. Keep in mind that some injuries, like a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can take several days before they...
There is no doubt that one of the most dangerous vehicles to ride when an accident occurs is a motorcycle. The lack of exterior protection can literally be deadly. It is important to understand the most common causes of serious motorcycle accidents, particularly since...
By definition, you sustain a traumatic brain injury when you hit your head hard enough that your neck jerks violently forward and backward, causing your brain to “slosh around” inside your skull. The resulting damage to your brain causes it to malfunction, resulting...
When motor vehicle crashes occur, victims suffer in different ways. Some sustain head trauma, while others break a bone. Some people are fortunate to walk away from an accident without any noticeable injuries, but it is important to realize that some car crash...
Distracted driving has been a growing topic of conversation over the past couple of decades as technology moves into more and more elements of most people's everyday lives. Few people leave home without their cell phones in hand, literally. The ability to be in...
In the U.S., 6 million car accidents occur every year. While not all of those accidents end in serious physical injuries, the emotional trauma can certainly have long term effects for anyone involved. For the 3 million people who do sustain injuries every year due to...
Many people hear the term distracted driving and not take it seriously or understand exactly what it means. This is unfortunate, because distracted driving is a major cause of accidents, and some of them are fatal. It is time that all drivers take this seriously and...