The US has one of the busiest roadways in the world. With about 284 million vehicles operating on roads, the state has an unsurprisingly high rate of road traffic accidents. These crashes are among the leading causes of death for individuals under 55. A vast portion of motor vehicle accident deaths happens among occupants of […]

Wrongful death is a cause of action to file a civil case against persons who caused another person’s death. Claimants may be surviving family or personal representatives, depending on the state. Common causes include motor vehicle accidents, occupational hazards, medical malpractice, defective products, assault, and battery. One example is when a police officer shot an

Injury is a significant public health problem worldwide. While these deaths are due to various causes, road traffic accidents result in many serious injuries.  According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 3 injury-related deaths arise from motor vehicle accidents. The US reported 4.8 million medically consulted injuries in auto accidents in 2020,  costing

Lane splitting is common among motorcyclists and bicyclists. Currently, it’s only explicitly permitted in a few states, and specifics vary among areas allowing the practice. Although lane splitting may reduce traffic congestion and improve rider safety, it may also increase the likelihood of an automobile accident. Motorcycle drivers driving at high speeds while splitting lanes

Researchers found that almost 1,000 people daily need medical attention for dog bite injuries. Furthermore, the study showed that most victims received bites from their pet animals. Dog bite statistics also show that young children are the most common victims of dog attacks. However, dangerous dogs can attack almost anyone. In January 2019, six dogs

Lane splitting has been one of the motorcycle industry’s most controversial legal concerns. Experienced riders would say it’s no big deal, while others believe it increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents. However, regardless of differing opinions about the issue, the bottom line is motorcyclists should adhere to traffic laws. State governments have issued various

In 2020, Amy Geiler filed a malpractice lawsuit against her doctors, the MountainView Hospital, and the Mountain’s Edge Hospital. She alleged that the doctors improperly raised her sodium levels, causing her to suffer from locked-in syndrome. It is a condition where conscious patients experience full-body paralysis except for their eye muscles.  Medical malpractice is a

Preventable injuries like car accidents, poisoning, and falls represent the majority of accidental deaths in the US. The National Safety Council reported that almost half of the preventable injury-related fatalities in the US are from poisoning. Meanwhile, car accidents accounted for 21 percent or 42,399 deaths. Falls, on the other hand, resulted in more than

Rear-end collision is considered one of the most common car crashes, with almost seven percent of fatal traffic-related crashes. These accidents can happen when drivers are distracted, tired, or drunk. It can also occur when drivers merge into highways or attempt to pass other drivers.  Fortunately, rear-end collisions usually result in minor to moderate injuries.