An accident can happen at any second. You’ll likely be startled, scared, confused and angry. It’s hard to know what you should do after an accident. But, being proactive can help your future. Here are four things you should immediately do after a car accident: 1. Call...
If you are a parent of a teen in the Dallas Metro area, chances are good that your teen will be attending the prom, its after-parties and many of the graduation parties that will be held in the coming weeks. Most parents encourage their teenagers to participate in...
The injuries that result from car crashes can put people in the hospital, sometimes for weeks on end. An individual who has a compound or open fracture will require surgery to set and clean the broken bone and then weeks of recovery time to allow their body to heal....
You’ve probably heard of people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological issues after being injured in war, a violent crime or even in a particularly serious car crash. However, researchers have found that anyone who suffers an acute...
Every year, there are wrong-way accidents on the interstate. These are incredibly dangerous. In fact, they’re one of the types of accidents that are most likely to be fatal. They happen at very high speeds – both cars could have a combined speed of around 150 miles an...
Truck jackknife accidents are one of the most dangerous and frightening types of accidents on the road. A jackknife occurs when a truck's trailer swings out of control and forms a 90-degree angle with the tractor. This type of accident can be deadly, as the truck can...
Many people think teenage drivers are much more dangerous than drivers their own age. Yet, we were all teenagers once. Is there a reason behind the thinking, or is it similar to how some adults complain that teenagers’ tastes in music and fashion are awful? Reports...
People are often frustrated when they get a speeding ticket because they didn’t think they were doing anything that serious. It feels like they are just being told to adhere to an arbitrary speed and then fined hundreds of dollars if they exceed it. But the reason for...
While most people know they can recover financial losses such as medical bills and lost wages after a car accident, they may not realize they are also entitled to non-economic damages. These damages are non-monetary, but this does not make them any less important. The...
If you are in an accident and hit your head, your life can be changed in an instant. This can happen at any time and in any number of ways such as a car accident, tripping and falling or even while you’re at work. While on most occasions the symptoms you feel may...