Many people think of broken bones sustained after a car accident as a temporary injury. However, some fractures can lead to unexpected long-term complications that will affect a person’s ability to work and enjoy life. If you have recently been heavily injured after a...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Why drowsy driving is a serious road safety issue
Fatigue is part of daily life for many hard-working adults. When they have family responsibilities and high-demand careers, sleep may be what they sacrifice to fulfill all of their obligations. Unfortunately, failing to get adequate rest could be a very dangerous...
What are some of the risks of teen driving?
Teenagers are often excited to get their driver’s license because they know that it means they’re likely going to have a little more freedom. But, that freedom comes with a major responsibility. Motor vehicle crashes are among the leading causes of death for teens who...
Phone distractions last for an extra 27 seconds, on average
Active phone distractions, such as texting and driving, can lead to serious car accidents. The driver has their phone in their hand, so they cannot hold the steering wheel with both hands. They are not looking at the road when they are looking down at the screen, and...
Fatigued driving can lead to devastating microsleeps
Each day, drivers get on the road while they’re too drowsy to drive safely. At least half of adults in this country say that they have driven while they’re drowsy. Some people may not realize it, but fatigue can have the same effects on driving ability as alcohol or...
What are the common causes of rear-end collisions?
Rear-end collisions are one of the most frequent types of car accidents. These crashes often happen when a driver isn’t paying attention, follows too closely, or fails to react in time. The driver who hits another vehicle from behind is usually at fault, but certain...
What causes a truck rollover accident?
Truck rollover accidents are among the most damaging incidents on the road. Rollovers often result in severe injuries and even fatalities. These accidents occur when a truck tips over onto its side or roof, creating a hazardous situation for both the driver and other...
The severity of broken bones in truck accidents
Crashes involving large trucks in Texas led to 806 deaths in 2021, according to the National Safety Council. This was the highest number of any state. Commercial trucks are significantly larger and heavier than typical passenger cars. In a collision between a truck...
How truck crash reconstruction helps to determine fault
A truck-car crash can be a catastrophic event, and a legal team acting on behalf of a victim may engage the services of an accident reconstructionist. These professionals will perform a scene investigation to gather evidence to help determine the cause of the crash....
