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  • Category: Brain Injuries

    What Happens When a Road Defect Causes a Car Accident?

    Car accidents are traumatic experiences, especially when they result in serious injuries or death. Accidents that occur due to the failure to maintain or repair the roadway are often considerably more emotional, as these types of collisions are almost always preventable.  Utilizing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier […]

    Why Is it so Important for Backseat Passengers to Wear a Seat Belt?

    There is a long-standing assumption that passengers are safer in the back seat, however, that is not true. According to a study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), backseat passengers may be actually more prone to serious injuries than those in the front. Backseat passengers are 46 percent more likely to suffer […]

    New Proposal Requires Trucks to Have Rear Underride Guards

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently issued a proposal to make rear-impact underride guards a required item on inspections for motor carriers and roadside inspectors. Underride guards are strong metal grates on the back and/or side of a commercial truck that hang down below the trailer to prevent cars from sliding underneath in […]