Crashes involving big rigs are distinctly different than passenger car wrecks on many levels. There are obvious reasons, such as the significant size and weight of the truck, which can easily inflict serious damage. But there are also differences in how these cases are investigated and tried. An experienced trucking accident attorney has the specialized […]
Archives for April 2017
What Is “Crashworthiness” and Why Does It Matter?
Even though you always want to avoid car accidents, they are sometimes beyond your control. When accidents happen, you’ll want a safe car that is well-built to protect its passengers. This is where crashworthiness comes into play. Crashworthiness is a standard measure for how safe a car is during a crash. Crashworthiness was designed not […]
GM Ignition Switch Recall: By the Numbers
The total cost of GM’s ignition switch catastrophe may never be known. Some of the cost to car crash victims and their families can’t really even be counted. Is there a dollar figure that can be placed on a human life? GM knew for over ten years that many of its vehicles contained faulty ignition […]
Improvements in the Military’s Treatment of Soldier TBI
Improvements in the detection and treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) happen so quickly that it can be difficult to keep up. Researchers consistently study new technology, assessments, and drugs to make strides in this area. There are several great examples in the area of the military. The causes of TBIs in soldiers are complex […]
Six Programs that Help Reduce Teen Crashes
A problem shared by parents and state administrators alike is how to improve teen driving safety. Fortunately, states often share information about programs that work—and don’t work—enabling us all to make steady progress toward protecting our young drivers. Car crashes kill more teenagers in the U.S. than any other cause. The lack of teen driving […]