From the use of alcohol and drugs to distracted driving, you need to keep an eye out for other drivers who have an especially high chance of causing a crash. Most drivers realize the dangers associated with drunk driving, speeding and other behaviors, but some do not...
Personal Injury
Drowsy driving data and risk factors
If you struggle to focus and stay awake as a result of a poor night of sleep or for some other reason (such as a strenuous day at work), it is vital to stay off the road. Sadly, some drivers attempt to get behind the wheel regardless, and this can result in a...
Is your life in danger during a traffic stop?
At one time or another, virtually every driver has had to deal with a traffic stop. These stops may be simply minor inconveniences or they may lead to costly traffic citations. Unfortunately, though, traffic stops can be hazardous to your health. Recently, one traffic...
Walkers face greater risks from distracted and reckless drivers
Although the pandemic reduced the number of drivers on the road during 2020 and 2021, those who took to the streets and highways were less mindful of driving carefully. As noted by Forbes, 2020 saw more than 6,500 pedestrians killed by vehicles. NBC News reported 2020...
What do you know about handling medical debt?
Not only must you receive medical treatment for the harm you suffered in a personal injury, but you must also navigate high health care costs. Even if you have a legal case against the at-fault party, you must pay your bills now. NPR offers suggestions for responding...
What are some signs of a spinal cord injury?
After an accident in a car or at work that harmed your spine or back, you may not sense any further health complications right afterward. However, as time goes on, you could notice signs of a serious spinal cord injury. Learning how to recognize those signs can help...
3 things you should know about accident-related facial injuries
If you drive a vehicle made after 1998, there is a good chance your car, truck or SUV has frontal airbags. Along with the other safety features on your vehicle, these airbags reduce your risk of suffering a serious injury or dying in a car accident. Still, airbags are...
3 common dangerous driving habits
Unsafe driving practices cause thousands of injuries and deaths due to automobile accidents every year. Motorists who cause injuries and property damage due to their unsafe habits on the road may be legally liable to pay for those damages. What are some of the most...
Factors involved in trucking company negligence
Montana weather conditions can make driving your car or light-duty truck a challenge. Rain, ice and snow can cause slick pavement. Poor visibility can make it challenging to stay on your side of the two-lane road. High winds make maintaining control of the vehicle...
Are you a distracted driver?
No one assumes that they have dangerous driving habits. Even people that knowingly driver recklessly often claim that they have everything under control. All it takes for a life-changing accident to happen is a momentary distraction and the driver who created it. Car...