Often, we take the things that are most important to us for granted. Our vision is just one example. Our visual and perceptual systems make crucial decisions for us every second of the day. During a car accident, this can all be placed at risk. Injuries to the eyes and surrounding areas are not...
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Car Accidents
What is a safe following distance?
When you see someone's headlights looming large in the rearview mirror, it feels concerning. You know that that driver is tailgating you and that they may cause an accident if anything happens. Even if nothing does, you're stressed the whole time by the vehicle that is just too close to your car....
What does “respondeat superior” mean for a car accident case?
The car wreck happened so fast you barely remember it. The other driver – who was running some errands for their boss at the time and distracted by their phone – was clearly at fault. If the other driver caused your injuries, why should their boss have to pay? That’s where the legal concept of...
9 out of 10 accidents are caused by human error
Most people insist that they are good drivers. In fact, most drivers think that they're above average, and they may complain about the lack of skill shown by drivers around them. However, the fact of the matter is that most people are not good drivers, and they cause many car accidents. They may...
2 common injuries from car crashes
Car crashes sometimes produce very minor injuries, but there are times when the injures are serious. One thing that you should remember is that the damage to the vehicles doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with how severe the injuries are. You can have a totaled vehicle and walk away with...
Who pays after an uninsured driver causes a Texas crash?
Texas requires that all drivers obtain a license before they drive any vehicle. Drivers who want to operate their own vehicles also need to register their vehicles with the state. To register a vehicle, a driver first has to provide proof of liability insurance coverage. A driver pays for...
Texas leads the nation in wrong-way motor vehicle accidents
The state of Texas is known for many things including, the Alamo, barbecue and live music. Unfortunately, the state holds another distinction that is as dangerous as it is frustrating: According to the American Automobile Association or AAA, Texas leads the country in fatal wrong-way car...
How the 3-second rule could help you avoid a car crash
Many motorists claim to be safe drivers. Unfortunately, those are the same drivers you may notice checking their phones in heavy traffic, barely stopping at stop signs or for red lights and engaging in other reckless driving habits. While you can't control what other motorists do, you can make...
Is there a ‘safe’ color for your next car?
When it comes to buying a car, people tend not to be all that risky with their color choices. The majority of American cars that are sold in a given year tend to be white, black, gray and silver. Overall, black and white lead the way. If you have started feeling like all cars on the road look the...
What is compartment syndrome?
There are many injuries that someone may suffer in an auto accident. Compartment syndrome is one of them. Compartment syndrome can be very painful. It involves a buildup of swelling and pressure in the muscles of a person's arms and legs. This buildup of pressure can affect circulation to those...