If you ask most people if distracted driving is dangerous, they'll usually tell you that it is. Some will even say it is on par with drunk driving. They know it's a risk. They know it causes accidents. Even if they can't cite the statistics, not many people actually...
Personal Injury
How to prepare your teen to drive themselves to school
When your teenager first gets their driver’s license, it can be an exciting time for everyone in the household. Your child may be celebrating their new-found independence. At the same time, you may breathe a sigh of relief that you no longer have to drive them...
Prevent dog bites: teach your child how to act around a dog
If you’re a “dog person,” interacting with dogs probably comes naturally to you. However, you weren’t born knowing what type of behavior dogs respond well to. Many small children like dogs, but their loud or abrupt mannerisms can unsettle a...
Boredom, the open road and the risk of distraction
One potential problem people face when they spend a lot of time in the car is simple: They get bored. The beginning of a road trip is fun, with the excitement of getting underway. The end is fun, when you arrive at your destination. But those 10 hours in the middle,...
Why brain injuries are more common in older adults
As we get older, we become less flexible and more brittle. Seemingly minor accidents—which, in our younger years, we could quickly recover from—can now lead to more serious injury. As an older adult, you may already realize that your bones can break more...
Fluctuating winter weather? Do this right away.
The weather this winter has been nothing if not variable. Last week it was below zero. Today it’s 60 degrees. Next week, we’re expected to get snow. While rapid season shifting certainly keeps things interesting, it’s important to understand how...
The implications of the government shutdown on personal safety
The partial government shutdown has now been in effect for over a month. More than 800,000 federal employees have been furloughed or are being forced to work without pay. As this nation-wide halt in services wears on, the impacts on human lives are becoming...
How your online activity can hurt your personal injury case
You’re driving home after a long day at work. Suddenly, a distracted driver in the lane next to you swerves into you—sending your car spinning into oncoming traffic. Miraculously, you survive, but you’re badly shaken and suffering from serious...
When a Black Friday shopping spree ends in personal injury
While Thanksgiving used to be primarily about gathering with family and friends for an abundant, calorie-filled meal, the holiday tradition is changing. For many families, Thanksgiving is now synonymous with the three Fs: feasting, football and Friday—Black...
How to recognize and respond to a drunk driver on the road
Drunk drivers can pose a huge threat to the safety of others on the road. It's important to be able to tell the difference between a drunk driver and an unattentive or aggressive driver. In this post, we identify some of the indicators drunk driving and lay out some...
