Personal Injury

The presence of hazards and reckless drivers increases the likelihood of auto accidents on the road. According to the US General Services Administration Office of Motor Vehicle Management, a car crash happens every five seconds.  The US has a total of 6,420,000 car accidents in a year. These collisions cost the lives of 115 people […]

Sideswiped accidents are also known as “blind spot” accidents. It often occurs when two cars drive next to each other, and one starts moving into the other’s lane. If the driver does not calculate the transition correctly, it can result in a collision and severe physical injuries. Collisions between motor vehicles accounted for 72.4 percent

A mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) called concussion affects millions of people in the US. A bump or jolt to the head that jostles the brain can cause trauma. The trauma can lead to physical and chemical changes in the brain, sometimes damaging brain cells. A concussion is a common injury among those participating in

Car accidents can be a nightmare. You’re usually left to deal with an onslaught of physical and emotional trauma when they happen. All three bones – femur, tibia, and fibula – might break due to a car accident. Pain in your lower extremities may mean an injury to your soft tissues. A car accident-related leg

Detransition pertains to the halting or reverting of gender transitioning. It involves the discontinuation of hormone therapy, surgical reconstruction, or both. Detransitioners should consult health care professionals to know the consequences of detransitioning. Researchers at Princeton University also discovered that 2.5% of transgender kids detransition to the gender presumed for them at birth. The research

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