Car airbags save lives. There is no disputing that. However, the explosive nature of airbag deployment means that you can suffer a concussion and sometimes even a traumatic brain injury (TBI) even from a minor accident. Here’s what you should know. Airbags and their...
The effect of a car accident often extends beyond the immediate crisis. Those who are injured due to another driver’s reckless or careless driving may not even feel the full effect of the accident until the days and weeks after officers clear the scene. These effects...
The news was unexpected. Your insurance company has denied your claim after a motor vehicle collision in which you sustained injuries. A settlement will go a long way to pay for your medical bills and loss of income. In many cases, claim denials are valid, but others...
Whether it is a city street, county road or busy highway, Florida drivers often face the possibility of a motor vehicle collision. Numerous factors such as poor weather, distracted drivers or impaired drivers can cause a serious crash resulting in devastating...
Auto insurance is a crucial ally when you need it. A collision with another vehicle, a one-car rollover or crash that leads to damaged property leads to many worries. Insurance provides an important safety net. In Florida, certain requirements pertain to auto...
As the technology we use to build vehicles improves, the systems they use to keep drivers, passengers and other vehicles safe advance with it. Recent advances in driver monitoring systems have the potential to prevent drunk driving and other unsafe practices. What...
When your aging loved one invests in a car, they expect to make it last. Rather than chasing bells and whistles, they are likely looking for something that will stand the tests of time. In addition to investing thousands into buying and maintaining a car, they may...
When you hear or read the term "distracted driving," what do you think about? Most people associate distracted driving with using a cellphone behind the wheel -- typing or reading text messages, looking at a GPS app, talking on the phone, and so forth. Phone use is...
A car crash can hurt victims in many different ways. Even those who are lucky enough to be able to walk away from the accident may have suffered a serious injury like a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A blow to the head may only seem like a minor consequence of a car...
In a sense, the answer here is "no and yes." There are scenarios where, from an ethical standpoint, a doctor’s refusal to treat you would jeopardize their license. There are scenarios where refusing treatment is the proper choice. It all comes down to context. Why...
