When you purchased your child’s Christmas gifts this year, the last thing you’d have anticipated is for those gifts to cause harm. Unfortunately, some toys can be defective and they do cause harm to children. If a defective toy injures your child, then you can hold...
Certain medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, can cause drowsiness, dizziness, impaired vision or nausea, making it dangerous to drive. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), these drugs can be used to treat a variety of conditions,...
In some crash scenarios, police officers have to investigate carefully to determine who is at fault. Other times, people can easily determine who was to blame for the wreck. If one driver runs a red light, for example, their failure to stop makes them culpable for the...
Distracted driving accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. However, understanding when these accidents occur most frequently can help drivers stay extra alert and prevent these often devastating crashes. Let us examine the times of day when you should be especially...
Have you ever noticed, after recovering from an illness, that you didn’t realize how ill you were until you got better? Similarly, we sometimes don’t realize right away the extent of our injuries after a car accident. Sometimes, it takes a while for an injury to...
There are many factors that contribute to the risk of motorcycle crashes. Speed, road conditions and intoxication can all increase the likelihood of a crash involving a motorcycle. Most motorcycle riders make every reasonable attempt to reduce their personal risk....
Getting involved in a car crash can be a horrendous experience, with possibilities for injuries and property damage high. Knowing what to do when in such a position can prove useful when it comes to filing an insurance claim. If you get in an accident in Texas, your...
You may be surprised if you pass another driver and they’re wearing headphones. Most people listen to music while they drive, but the majority of them just do it over the built-in stereo system in the car. Someone who decides to listen to their music on headphones is...
People discussing ways to reduce their crash risk often focus on their own behavior and the behavior of fellow motorists. After all, the decisions of drivers are often the underlying cause of wrecks. Drivers choose speeds that are too fast given their circumstances or...
Many injuries are possible when a person is involved in a motor vehicle crash. While many of these are minor, others are more serious. A spinal cord injury is one that’s typically catastrophic because it can lead to significant effects. Some spinal cord injuries...