Was My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Preventable?
Cerebral palsy is a common motor disability in childhood, and it is estimated that 1 in 323 children suffer from the condition. When your child has been identified as having the condition, it is a …
Study Finds Distracted Drivers More at Risk in Work Zones
Distracted driving is never a good idea. Attempts to multitask while driving can have deadly results. It is crucial that drivers operate their vehicles safely, especially in work and construction zones. This is why fines …
Wrong-Way Driving Accidents
Wrong-way drivers pose a serious threat to others on the road. While wrong-way driving accidents only account for approximately 3% of accidents, they are more dangerous and more deadly than other types of accidents. …
Pre-existing Injuries and Your Car Accident Claim
Not every car accident victim comes into an accident with a perfectly healthy body. Many individuals have some type of injury, whether it’s serious or minor. These injuries can include things like knee pain, back …
Study Shows Rideshare Apps May Lead to More Accidents
Rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft have been credited with keeping more impaired, dangerous drivers off the road. With a rideshare app, a rider can summon a car with an app on their phone …
OSHA Fatality Investigations on the Rise
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, it conducted its highest number of fatality investigations in more than a decade in the fiscal year 2018. This is despite the fact that investigations overall are …
I Wasn’t Wearing My Seat Belt. Will That Affect My Personal Injury Claim?
We all know that seat belts are an essential safety tool. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017 alone. Wearing a seat belt is not …
Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious, often debilitating injury that results from trauma to the head. It is a major cause of death or disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Longer Pregnancies Lead to Increased Risk of Stillbirth
A recent study found that pregnant women who continue to carry pregnancies after they reach full term are more likely to experience stillbirth or newborn death. The study analyzed data regarding over 15 million pregnancies …
Dangerous Birth Control Devices
Women use birth control devices as a way of controlling their own reproductive health. Most devices have proven to be safe and effective. However, some birth control devices are dangerous for consumers and can cause …