Car accidents during a community’s commute to and from school are unfortunately common and can result in serious consequences for students and their families. Morning and afternoon school commutes typically see an increase in traffic congestion, distracted drivers...
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Can you sue if a prank goes wrong
A harmless joke can quickly turn serious when someone ends up hurt. What starts as just a laugh can lead to real injuries, medical bills and emotional distress. Whether it happens at school, at work or even among friends, a prank gone wrong can raise important legal...
Why you should be concerned when around a driver who is eating
Eating while driving has been normalized with the prevalence of fast food and people always running to their next errands. Thus, you may not be concerned when you see a driver around you eating or drinking. But this may be unwise. You need to take precautions if you...
3 reasons drunk driving crash risk is higher in the summer
Drunk driving collisions are a constant safety concern. People never know when they might cross paths with someone who stayed out all night drinking or got started during lunch. Drunk drivers cause crashes late on Friday nights and in the middle of the day on...
3 tips for driving in inclement weather
Spring and summer come with rain showers that lead to beautiful flowers and other foliage, but they can also lead to challenges on the road. These showers can cause the roads to become slick, which is dangerous for drivers. Drivers must take the weather and road...
How to convince a spouse to see a doctor after a workplace injury
Injured workers sometimes report incidents as soon as they happen. They file a report with their employer so that they can leave to seek medical care. Many others may avoid drawing attention to their injuries. They don't want their employer to know that they made a...
The top cause of intersection crashes is perfectly legal
Many of the situations that lead to significant car crashes involve overtly illegal behavior. People who cause drunk driving collisions have broken the law. The same is true of those who cause crashes due to speeding or running red lights when they should stop....
Why brain injury symptoms can last for the rest of your life
If you suffer serious injuries in a car accident, some of them may heal with enough time. Compound fractures, for example, are very serious. But with proper medical treatment, bones and skin can heal, and your symptoms can slowly disappear. However, if you suffer a...
3 tips for driving in heavy traffic
Traffic jams are the subject of nightmares for many drivers, partly because of the frustration of being unable to travel as they want. These can be frustrating situations that can sometimes lead to drivers becoming aggressive or driving in an unsafe manner. ...
Why is it important for all drivers to obey speed limits?
Anyone who’s driven knows that they should follow the posted and implied speed limits, but some may not realize why this is important. In order to understand why following speed limits is important, it’s necessary to know why they’re set the way they are. All speed...

