Although most drivers try to be conscientious and responsible, accidents can and do still happen. If you were injured in an accident and the evidence says it was the other driver’s fault, you could be eligible to collect financial compensation. However, once the insurance company begins investigating, it occurs to you that you have a…
It is dangerous for any driver to have a health condition that can impact their ability to safely operate a vehicle, but for a commercial truck driver who has been behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound vehicle for hours on end, the consequences can be especially catastrophic. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires…
Traumatic amputations involve the removal of a body part or limb due to an injury or accident. Traumatic amputations can vary from the removal of a single toe or finger to the loss of a whole leg or arm. Roughly 2 million people in the United States are currently living with an amputation, 45% of…
Following a car accident, many victims are unaware of the importance of keeping track of their medical bills. Unfortunately, without any proof of your injury-related expenses, you will have a hard time collecting fair financial compensation for the cost of your medical treatment. According to a publication by Consumer Health Ratings, the average cost of…
Experiencing chest pain following a car accident is not uncommon. In fact, data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that 80% of all car accident victims experience some degree of injury to their chest or head. Chest pains are often caused by muscle strain from the force of the collision. Unfortunately, they…