Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association reported that 2017 highway fatality numbers had decreased after two years of significant increases. Early estimates for the first half of 2018 appear to show the downward trend continuing into this calendar year. While this is great news, there is still a major risk of personal injury […]
The Connection Between Car Accidents and Dental Injuries
Millions of injuries are caused during car accidents each year. Facial damage and dental injuries are common during serious collisions. Both traumatic dental injuries and temporomandibular joint damage (TMJ) can occur during a vehicle crash. Even if it seems like the only damage is a chipped tooth, other teeth could have been injured upon impact. […]
Risk of Alcohol-Related Car Accidents Increases in Summer
Vehicle accidents involving a driver who has been consuming alcohol occur every day in the United States. The risk is especially high around major holidays and in the summer time. Summer holidays and other celebrations such as weddings, graduation parties, and similar events can lead to an increased risk of drunk driving. Although summer driving […]
Caretaker 101: How to Emotionally Support a Loved One After an Accident
Many of our cases are related to automobile accidents. In fact, we spend a lot of time making visits to hospitals and homes to meet with our clients who have suffered severe injuries after a car wreck. We know that the period immediately after such an accident is often very difficult for the victim as […]
How to Become a Safer Winter Driver
Winter weather conditions can make driving challenging. This is especially true in the Midwest, where constantly changing conditions can lead to black ice and other unseen issues. Auto accident rates are higher in the winter, when ice and snow can create some truly unpredictable conditions. If the weather looks iffy, it’s best to avoid driving […]
