Rachel Ingle

Doctors first detected coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China’s Wuhan province at the end of 2019. By January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared a global health emergency. The COVID-19 outbreak presents tough choices for lawmakers, governments, small businesses, and other private enterprises. Almost every country worldwide implemented lockdowns and social distancing to prevent

Driving on slippery roads can cause deadly accidents, especially if drivers are not taking precautions. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reported that wind and slippery surfaces caused 1,138 traffic deaths in 2020. The number represents 2.1% of the total fatal crashes in the same year. In 2021, a 74-year-old businessman died due to a vehicular

In the past years, tire failure has contributed to deadly car accidents. In 2020, there were 664 fatalities involving tire-related crashes.  CBS also reported the death of a nine-year-old girl and a 31-year-old driver because of a rollover collision. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that tire tread separation suddenly caused the vehicle to change direction.

Some might say riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience, but no one can deny that it is inherently hazardous. While the COVID-19 pandemic kept many people indoors in 2020, this did not prevent motorcycle crashes in Texas.  Despite a two percent reduction in motorcycle accidents, authorities found motorcycle fatalities increased by 17 percent compared

Tractor trailers are essential to logistics, delivering consumer goods, food, building material, and more. The trucking industry pulled in $875.5 billion in revenue in 2021, making it a significant and crucial contributor to the economy. There’s one drawback, however. As the most flexible and economical mode of transport for goods, trucks are clogging America’s roads.

Water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune occurred from 1953 to 1987 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It affected roughly one million people, with 500,000 claims filed to date. The victims are former United States Marine Corps (USMC) personnel and family members who lived on the base.  At one point, testers found that the drinking

Motorcycle-related deaths rose from 5,044 in 2019 to 5,579 in 2020, which is an 11% increase. This highlights the continued need for personal injury attorneys who can help injured victims get compensation. However, it’s not easy for everyone to get the best lawyer to give them the legal support they need. This short guide outlines

T-bone accidents, also known as angle collisions, occur when a driver least expects it. These accidents happen when a car hits another vehicle at an angle between 90 to 180 degrees, causing a side impact. According to the NHTSA,  6,432  t-bone car accident injuries occurred in 2020 alone. Angle collisions can lead to wrongful death

In the trucking industry, bobtailing happens when a truck driver operates a semi-truck without a trailer. It can be dangerous because the design of semi trucks accounts for a trailer’s additional weight. The absence of a trailer can throw off the balance, leading to accidents. The NHTSA, or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, estimated fatalities

Exsanguination refers to extreme blood loss and can be a cause of death. For instance, when a vehicular accident causes an open wound near the carotid artery, the victim is at risk of exsanguination. It may also happen due to gunshot injuries resulting in hemorrhage or blood loss due to damaged blood vessels. Consequently, a

Regardless of their severity, accidents may cause not just physical injury but mental anguish as well. In personal injury cases, victims or their family members often seek compensation for both they endured during the incident. However, feeling sad or distressed for a little while does not necessarily equate to mental anguish or emotional distress.  Under