Supporting a loved one with an injury can be a stressful, challenging task. While they may be getting help from a car accident lawyer or other professionals (motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of serious injury), getting emotional and physical support from family and friends can be an important part of their recovery. Listen One of the best things you can do to help anyone suffering from an injury is to listen. An injury can cause a great deal of emotional distress, … [Read more...] about Helping a Loved One Recover From an Injury
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Motorcycle Accidents: Statistics Say It All
Motorcycles account for about 3% of all registered vehicles on American roads. They account for a larger percentage of road traffic fatalities. According to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), a non-profit body that represents territorial and state highway safety offices, motorcycle accidents killed about 5000 people in 2017. In the same report, it was revealed that there were 28 times more fatalities from motorcycle accidents than from passenger vehicles accidents. What … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Accidents: Statistics Say It All
Involved in a Car Accident? Here’s What To Do Next
As a former personal injury paralegal, I've dealt with my fair share of auto accident victims. I have also been in several accidents myself where the other driver was at fault and I was injured. Too often however, in the moments directly following an accident, people forget what they should and should not do. This is an 8-tip checklist of what to do when you're involved in an automobile accident. 1. Move to a Safe Area (if possible) If the accident is minor and your vehicles are obstructing … [Read more...] about Involved in a Car Accident? Here’s What To Do Next
