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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of mental health disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as a severe car accident. In fact, car accidents are one of the leading causes of PTSD among the general non-military population and 9% of car accident survivors develop PTSD.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. However, there are ways to help them become a safer driver and prevent or reduce these deaths and injuries. One way is to make sure your teen driver knows the risk factors and is aware of the eight danger zones (from the CDC) that can cause a teen driver to crash.
Most people have not met with a lawyer in any professional capacity and may not know what to expect. Know that this is a time for you to assess your choice of a personal injury lawyer. Use these seven tips to help you prepare for your first meeting with your lawyer.
In any personal injury accident claim, insurance companies look for reasons to offer you a low settlement. If a pre-existing injury exists, they might use this when determining an offer. But having a pre-existing condition or prior injury does not mean you do not have a claim or have not suffered trauma. Being in a car accident can worsen an existing injury and contribute to the treatment you need.
For many, impaired driving might be defined as being under the influence of alcohol when operating a motor vehicle. Impaired driving is really driving under the influence of ANY substance that alters your judgment, response time and other driving abilities. That includes both alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired driving.
Driving impaired by any substance—alcohol or other drugs, whether legal or illegal—is against the law in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Unsafe driving habits contribute significantly to roadway accidents and fatalities. According to NHTSA, the riskiest driving behaviors include drunk driving, drug-impaired driving, distracted driving, lack of seat belts, speeding, and drowsy driving. Unfortunately, many drivers still engage in unsafe driving behaviors, needlessly endangering not just themselves and their passengers but others on the road. Understanding these risky driving behaviors can help you be a more defensive driver.
It is easy to get distracted while driving. But the good news: Distracted driving accidents are preventable. By following a few safety tips, you can minimize distractions, stay focused, and help protect yourself, your passengers, and others on the road.
Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility of a property owner to maintain their property in a safe condition for those visiting the property. The extent of liability a property or business owner has is dependent on the types of visitors.
Premises liability laws hold property owners legally responsible for accidents that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions. Premises liability claims are civil lawsuits that may be filed to hold such negligent property owners accountable for injuries that occurred on their premises. Learn more about the types of accidents that may be covered by premises liability laws.
