Watching those responsible for your injuries flee the scene of a traffic collision can be a horrifying experience. If you have been injured at the fault of an unidentified person, do not attempt to apprehend anyone on your own. Here are some key steps to take to help build a...
Archives: February 2019
What Not To Do After A Car Wreck
If you ever find yourself in a vehicle crash, regardless of who’s at fault, it’s important to know what you should – and should not – do to keep yourself safe and protect your potential legal claim. Don’t leave the scene If you can, move your vehicle a safe distance...
Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs In The U.S.
For many workers, each day on the job brings the threat of injury. Although they may do everything possible to stay safe, accidents and machine malfunctions happen. Below is a list of the 10 most dangerous jobs in America, as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 10) While transporting...
Crash factors series: Color-coding car wrecks
Are some vehicle paint colors more dangerous than others? There’s no easy answer to that question. Various studies over the last decade have analyzed the possible correlation between vehicle color and crash rates, with differing results. But one common finding among multiple studies is that black vehicles seem to be...
Crash factors series: Driving age
Does your age put you at greater risk for a car crash? New drivers – those between the ages of 16 and 19 – are three times more likely to be involved in a vehicle crash than those over age 20, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In...
Crash factors series: Location, location, location
Does your location put you at higher risk for a crash? Statistically, there are a few key places where you’re more likely to be in a wreck. Topping the list is rural areas, where fatal crashes are 30 percent more likely to occur compared to urban areas. In addition, about...
Crash factors series: Timing
Are you more likely to be in a collision at certain times? It makes sense that your odds of being in a vehicle crash go up when more cars are on the road. Which is why statistically, more crashes occur in late afternoon and evening (when most drivers are headed...
Playground Safety Tips
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that nearly 200,000 kids in the U.S. get treatment in emergency rooms each year for injuries related to playground equipment. Below are some tips to help keep your child safe: Check equipment for faults. Before your child runs to the slide or jumps on...
Preparing for a consultation with a personal injury lawyer
Scheduling a consultation with a personal injury attorney is a big step toward gaining compensation for you or your loved one. However, to make the most of your meeting, there are a few items you should organize and bring for the attorney to review. What to bring to an initial...