Airbags have safety features that reduce the risk of severe injuries during auto accidents. However, while airbags are designed to save lives, their rapid deployment can sometimes lead to facial injuries. During a collision, airbags inflate at high speeds to cushion...
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Mistakes drivers make when they’re distracted
When drivers get distracted behind the wheel, they become very dangerous. In many ways, distracted driving and drunk driving are similar. Unfortunately, drivers don’t always think of it this way, which is why someone who would never drive under the influence of...
3 reasons burn injuries may cost more than people estimate
People involved in car crashes or other severe accidents can get a variety of injuries. Burns are among some of the most painful and expensive injuries possible. People often underestimate how expensive burn injuries can actually be. Burn victims may decline to seek...
Does a business have to pay for slip-and-fall injuries?
Slip-and-falls can occur in any space open to the public. People rushing through a shop to pick up a few groceries on their way home could end up falling and sustaining noteworthy injuries. Depending on the age of the person involved and other factors, a...
Why people can fail to notice brain injuries after a crash
Motor vehicle collisions can cause a variety of different, potentially debilitating medical issues. Sometimes, people sustain injuries that require immediate medical attention. Their symptoms are so obvious that it is impossible to overlook their injuries. Other...
Beware of drunk drivers this holiday season
The holiday season gives us many reasons to celebrate with family and friends. From Thanksgiving dinner to New Year’s Day, the festivities abound! Alcohol tends to flow freely, leading some people to overindulge. The stress of being with family, preparing meals and...
When defective ladders cause construction-related injuries
When ladders are defective, they pose serious risks to construction workers. Construction workers rely on ladders for tasks at elevated heights or on unstable surfaces, often with heavy equipment in hand. If a ladder is poorly designed or manufactured, even the most...
Common driver injuries caused by vehicle-motorcycle head-on collisions
Head-on collisions between motorcyclists and passenger vehicle drivers are among the most devastating traffic accidents. Due to the lack of a protective shell, motorcyclists are at a significantly higher risk of severe injuries compared to motorists, but drivers and...
Drivers who are in a rush are more likely to cause accidents
When you’re driving, do you ever feel like everyone around you is in a rush? Maybe the driver behind you is tailgating, swerving from side to side as they aggressively look for a place to pass. Maybe you consistently see drivers speeding up to try to make it through...
How transportation companies may put people at risk of a wreck
Most people assume that crashes are automatically the fault of one of the drivers involved. Frequently, that is true. The vast majority of collisions occur because people do something negligent or violate traffic statutes. Even commercial drivers, who spend most of...