Lane filtering, also known as lane splitting, is a tactic sometimes used by motorcyclists. If they’re driving in heavy traffic and cars and trucks start to slow down or even come to a stop, motorcyclists will filter up to the front of the line. They do this by driving...
Personal Injury
What are the different types of spinal cord injuries in truck accidents?
Truck accidents represent some of the most devastating collisions on roadways due to the extreme size and weight disparities between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. When these massive vehicles collide with smaller cars, the occupants of the smaller vehicle...
Understanding when nursing home falls signal negligence
When elderly residents fall in nursing homes, these incidents can be more than ordinary accidents. Falls often indicate deeper issues with facility care, maintenance or staffing. Understanding the difference between unfortunate accidents and negligence is crucial for...
3 factors to consider when calculating lost wages for a lawsuit
State statutes allow those harmed by others to seek compensation through the civil courts. A cyclist injured by a distracted driver could file a personal injury lawsuit to cover expenses that go beyond the coverage carried by the driver at fault for the wreck. Family...
Why bedsores are universally a sign of neglect
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you may worry about the quality of care that they are receiving from the skilled nursing staff. While some injuries to residents may be inevitable due to their conditions, there is one indicator that neglect is taking place —...
How a traumatic brain injury can change your personality
One potential outcome of suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is that it could alter your personality moving forward. This can have a major impact on things like your career, your relationship with your spouse and much more. But why does this happen? In some...
How can businesses prevent slips and falls?
A slip and fall can happen instantaneously, but incidents like this often cause lasting injuries. Many falls occur in public spaces like stores, restaurants and shopping malls. When businesses fail to keep their premises safe, customers pay the price. Businesses...
Did a loved one’s nursing home fall cause a spinal cord injury?
As we’ve discussed here in the past, one of more serious risks of falls for seniors in nursing homes (and in general) is that they’ll suffer a hip fracture. Of course, falls can also cause other serious – and potentially life-threatening – conditions like brain...
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