Seeking Medical Treatment After A Car Accident Being in a car accident is frightening, but if you are not seriously injured, you may be tempted to dismiss the whole incident as an annoying interlude rather than a future problem. Unfortunately, failing to seek medical attention immediately after an accident can lead to much greater problems down the road if your symptoms worsen. It is always better to err on the side of caution and seek… read more →
Drug Side Effects The “side effects” of drugs are well-known to those who take certain types of medications. While drugs may do wonders in treating illnesses, many also come with a list of other possible effects that, in some cases, can be worse than the disease itself. Many victims who have suffered serious side effects from medication question whether they can sue for their injuries. That question is complicated and the answer often requires help… read more →
Many people have the “hoverboard” on their Christmas wish list this year, but recent reports show that the boards may present a very real danger to purchasers. Before buying these two-wheeled toys, shoppers should know about the recent spate of injuries caused by malfunctioning units. Dangers of Hoverboards In recent months, eight people have been injured by falls from hoverboards, while several others have been run over by hoverboard users. However, the most serious danger… read more →
Peterbilt, an important heavy truck manufacturer operating in the United States and Canada, has voluntarily offered to recall more than 2,000 of its semi-tractor-trailer trucks because they are able to travel at faster speeds than their tires are capable of handling. The recall will allow the manufacturer to change the regulators in the trucks’ engines to control speed. The move has raised concerns about the safety of other trucks with as many as 10,000 of… read more →
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2015 has seen an increase in traffic deaths of at least eight percent. If the trend holds, this year will see a higher rate of death for travelers than any year since 2007. Experts believe that a combination of factors, including lower gas prices, have contributed to the higher death rate. Holiday Travel and Deadly Statistics Holidays are statistically likely to see higher highway fatality rates than… read more →
