In a crash between a big rig and a passenger car, the smaller vehicle usually sustains the worst damage and its occupants the worst injuries. Agencies that follow crashes of this sort emphasize the benefits of new safety technology, but not all truck drivers are on...

When most people think of catastrophic injuries from an accident, they usually think of injuries to the brain or spinal cord. While these are certainly among the worst, they are not the only catastrophic injuries that can occur. A traumatic injury to the chest can...

A car accident can change your life in many ways, especially if you suffer a serious injury that requires a long recovery. It is common to have to miss some work due to an accident, but your employer may not be happy. It is possible, you may even lose your job as a...

Serious car accidents often have serious health consequences. Along with major head injuries, car accidents can also result in damage to the spinal cord. Severe spinal cord injuries cause lifelong effects, In some cases, victims may experience paralysis of all or some...

You can sustain a traumatic brain injury if you experience a sudden blow or jolt to your head. This type of injury is common, and many people suffer a TBI after getting into a car accident, falling or playing contact sports. According to the Brain Trauma Foundation,...

When commercial airliners crash, investigators devote significant resources to finding the plane’s black box. Also known as an event data recorder, the black box gives aviation officials valuable insights into why the crash may have occurred. Many commercial trucks...

If you sustained injuries in an accident that another person caused, the law may entitle you to compensation. Typically, the compensation parties recover through personal injury claims are meant to compensate them for actual damages, such as medical bills, lost wages...

Vehicular accidents are common kinds of personal injury cases. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that approximately 3 million people in the U.S. suffer nonfatal wounds in such incidents every year. According to the Federal Motor Carrier...

Distracted driving in Wisconsin and throughout the United States poses a danger to everyone on the road. Yet, people continue to engage in these hazardous behaviors while behind the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2,841 people...

On the road, young drivers face many different risks and if you are the parent of a teen driver or you are a teen who recently started driving, it is imperative to understand the different hazards that could come up. Sadly, these accidents often lead to debilitating...