When it’s time to teach your teenager to drive, it can feel bittersweet. New independence means fewer calls for rides, but it is also another step before your child becomes an adult. Driving also exposes your child to new risks and dangers. Teenagers tend to be easily distracted, and when that combines with driving a vehicle, the results can be devastating. Here are some of the essential skills to teach your teen as they get ready to drive. Managing attention…
Not all car crashes have an obvious cause. If you suffer a blow to the head, it can make things even harder, as you may not remember much at all. Yet there is always a reason for a crash, and discovering it will be crucial to getting the full amount of compensation you deserve. Multiple factors can contribute to a crash Even when there appears to be a clear reason for the crash, it is crucial to investigate further. Let’s…
If you have lost a loved one in a car crash with a drunk driver, you know how upsetting and hurtful it is to know that someone would be so reckless. While you don’t need to participate in the criminal case against that person to make a wrongful death claim, you should be aware that one will likely take place if a person is accused of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In the case that the…
People who are involved in drunk driving crashes can suffer very serious injuries. Some of these are fatal, but injuries that aren’t fatal can still have a catastrophic effect on the victim’s life. Annually, around 80,000 to 90,000 people suffer this type of injury. There are approximately 13.5 million individuals who have a traumatic brain injury disability. Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of fatal traumatic brain injuries. They’re also the second leading cause of non-fatal traumatic…
If you lose someone you love in an auto accident, then you may be able to seek compensation. Whether you are a minor or adult, you should be able to pursue compensation through a wrongful death action against an at-fault driver. It will be more complicated to make a claim if you are a minor, but it is still possible. With a wrongful death claim, you are able to bring a lawsuit against a person you believe caused a fatal…