While surgical procedures are performed with the utmost care and precision, surgical injuries can still occur due to various factors. While this isn’t a comprehensive list, these are some of the more common types of surgical errors that you should be aware of if...
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Vehicle navigation systems and distracted driving
The advancement of technology has made work more manageable in numerous fields, including the automotive one. Today, vehicles have interesting features, and one of them can be a navigation system. An installed GPS navigation system should be safer than a smartphone,...
What if a crash was partially your fault?
All too often, individuals who have suffered physical harm as a result of a motor vehicle accident are under the impression that seeking compensation is an effort that isn’t worth their time because another driver wasn’t solely at fault for what happened. In reality,...
What causes underride wrecks? 5 possibilities
Underride accidents occur when a smaller vehicle collides with the rear or side of a larger vehicle, such as a truck or trailer, and the smaller vehicle ends up wedged beneath the larger one. While they’re not the most common kind of wreck you see on the road, there...
Be wary of social media until your personal injury case is resolved
You’ve recently been hurt due to circumstances that were either not your fault, and you have a personal injury claim pending. As you’re recovering, you find that you have a lot of downtime on your hands because you aren’t feeling well enough to do the things that you...
5 serious medical conditions following a vehicle collision
Car accidents happen every day. While some are minor, other car accidents can leave people with debilitating injuries. You may need to know what kind of injuries you may suffer following a vehicle collision. Here are some of the most concerning: 1. Herniated disc...
Who is at fault if you slip, trip and fall in Connecticut?
A slip, trip and fall accident can turn your life upside down in a split second. One moment you are walking into your favorite eatery or grocery store. And the next, you are grappling with a life-altering injury like a broken spine, a concussion or other catastrophic...
2 reasons commercial vehicle crashes are so dangerous
Preventing crashes should be the ultimate goal of everyone who is interested in road safety. The vast majority of collisions are the result of some kind of human error, which means that better personal practices and technological advances can help reduce crash risks....
4 common head injuries following a vehicle collision
Vehicle accidents are typically the leading cause of head injuries as victims of a crash might suffer from blows, hits, jolts or bumps. Several different kinds of injuries may result from a car accident. The below goes into depth about four common head injuries you...
What pictures should you take after a car accident?
One thing that can help after you get into a car accident is to take photographs of that crash. Doing so may help you if you are seeking compensation for your injuries, for example, or even if you’re just filing an insurance claim. But what pictures do you take? If...