Catastrophic injuries are severe injuries that result in long-term, if not permanent, disability or disfigurement. These injuries can profoundly impact the victim's life, affecting their ability to work, engage in daily activities, and enjoy a quality life. For minors...
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What to do after a bicycle collision
Whether you cycle for transportation, exercise or leisure, you should know how to react if you are in a collision with a motorist. Planning ahead allows you to take appropriate actions after an accident, helping you stay safe and protect your legal and financial...
The long-term effects of a severe burn injury
A fiery car crash has left you with severe and catastrophic burn injuries. The anguish and pain this situation have caused you and your family likely will linger for the rest of your life. The negligence of another driver remains the major contributing factor to what...
What to do after a school injury
While your child is at school, an accident can happen on the playground, during a sporting event or even in the hallway. If the school's negligence caused the incident, you may be able to file a legal claim on behalf of your student. Review the actions to take if...
Your Harbor Freight jack stand may be unsafe
Performing regular vehicle maintenance such as changing your car’s oil can save you thousands in repair costs. If you use some types of Harbor Freight jack stands to raise your vehicle off the ground, however, your life may be in danger. Recently, the well-known tool...
Defensive driving can save a motorcyclist
If you're a motorcyclist, even a relatively new one, you probably already have a sense of the risks you face on the road. You know how much other people hold your life in their hands.After all, it's one thing not to make mistakes yourself. It's quite another to...
Will 2019 lead to 40,000 fatalities yet again?
Road fatalities in the United States remain incredibly common. Think of a major college with a population of around 40,000 students. Believe it or not, that's about how many people die every year on the country's roads.If that feels abnormally high, it is. This is a...
Safety tips for your bicycle commute
As often as you can, you ride your bike to work. You got into your technology career because you believe the future lies in innovation, and that means moving away from transportation options that create pollution, energy dependency and catastrophic loss of life....
How to move forward after a loved one dies
You get the call, but it's already too late. Your loved one got involved in a car accident and they passed away at the scene. Maybe it's not even a call; maybe an officer shows up at your door. They tell you that they did all they could.It's gut-wrenching and...
The right knowledge can help prevent a car-pedestrian accident
As a pedestrian, you should remain alert of what's happening around you at all times. Even if you're in an area where there's not much traffic, an accident can happen in an instant.The first thing to focus on is the steps you can personally take to avoid a...