DISTRACTED DRIVING KILLS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO STAY SAFE
A recently released report from the Tempe Police Department details their findings on the fatal car crash between a self-driving Uber vehicle and a woman crossing the street earlier this year. According to the report, Rafaela Vasquez was behind the wheel of the Uber vehicle, and was tasked with the job of watching the road […]
BREAKTHROUGH TREATMENT? WHAT EVERY TBI SUFFERER NEEDS TO KNOW
When someone sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI), everything changes. Things change not just for the person suffering from the injury, but also for their entire network of friends, family, and co-workers. A TBI can range from mild to extremely severe, and unlike injuries in other areas of the body that most often only affect […]
NURSING HOME ABUSE: 3 THINGS LOVED ONES NEED TO KNOW
Stories of nursing home abuse in the news are all too common. From tales of sexual assault and neglect to theft and flat-out physical abuse, the elderly are often mistreated in facilities where we expect them to be safest. While we may never be able to completely eliminate nursing home abuse, there are things you […]
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS: WHAT EVERY PREGNANT WOMAN NEEDS TO KNOW
Having a child is one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. Unfortunately, sometimes suffering occurs due to medical malpractice during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. This malpractice may occur as a result of negligence and/or substandard medical treatment by one or more persons on the team. It can happen at any point in […]
PEDESTRIAN DEATHS ARE ON THE RISE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO STAY SAFE
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently issued an alarming report on the safety of pedestrians in the United States. Between 2009 and 2016, pedestrian crashes increased in frequency and in severity. In fact, in 2016 alone, almost 6,000 pedestrians were killed in crashes. This accounts for 16% of all car crash fatalities, and […]
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION: 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
With over 140 million commercial vehicles on the road, commercial vehicle accidents are more common than you think. In fact, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), more than 119,000 people were injured in commercial accidents in 2016, and there were 4,400 fatalities. Here are 5 things that every motorist can do to help keep […]
SPINAL CORD INJURIES IN ARIZONA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, over 17,000 people sustain a spinal cord injury each year in the United States. The most common causes of spinal cord injuries include motor vehicle accidents, falls, acts of violence, sports, diving into shallow water, and medical procedures. After a spinal cord injury, damage to the spinal cord […]
SAFETY TIPS FOR BUS TRIPS
As summer settles into full swing, more opportunities for local and long distance travel present themselves. While planes are convenient and using your own car is economical, research has found that buses are amongst the safest ways to travel. If you’re planning a trip and thinking about getting to your final destination via bus, here […]
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DISTRACTED DRIVING AND HIGHER INSURANCE PREMIUMS
In 2009, the average car insurance premium was $787, which was a marked decrease from the 2004 average of $843. In 2010, however, insurance rates began to rise, and each year since, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has reported an increase in auto insurance rates. This increase is attributable to an increase in accidents due […]
TOP TIPS FOR PREVENTING CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENTS
Of the 4,693 workplace deaths that occurred in the private sector in 2016, 21.1%, or 991 people died due to construction site accidents. More than a third of these deaths occurred due to falls. Fall protection is the most commonly violated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard. Similar OSHA violations lead to thousands of injuries […]