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What causes air bags to fail? During an accident, you rely on your car’s safety features, including the airbags. Airbag deployment saves countless lives yearly, but the consequences are devastating when they fail. Your car’s airbags reduce the chance that you will hit your upper body or head on the vehicle’s interior. Unfortunately, if an…

What are the elements of the wrongful death case? The loss of a loved one is a difficult situation, no matter the circumstances. When a death occurs because of another person’s possible negligence, feelings can be especially tender. Anyone who experiences the death of a loved one from the alleged careless behavior of another person…

How do rollover truck accidents happen? Traveling along the road with trucks near you may put you on edge when you notice them swerving wildly and struggling to stay on their side of the road. Dealing with a rollover accident can leave you with serious injuries, such as brain damage and spinal cord trauma. Sudden…

How can brain trauma change a person’s life? Suffering from a car crash can easily lead to a head injury that may result in brain trauma. Traumatic brain injuries – TBIs – can have a serious and lasting impact on the health of the victim. But in what ways can a TBI or other brain…

What can happen to your work relations after filing workers’ compensation? When you sustain a devastating injury on the job, you likely have no choice but to file for workers’ compensation to get the financial support you need for treatment. Even so, you might hesitate upon considering how your situation will affect all of your…

Is it risky to drive drowsy? Plenty of attention has fallen on dangerous driving behaviors over the years. This especially applies to matters like intoxicated driving or texting while driving. Drowsy driving is another issue that more people have paid attention to recently. Not only is it a major risk, but it is a potentially…

What dangers exist on the construction site? The construction business is physically challenging. It also presents as one of the most dangerous professions due to the number of risks on a construction site. While anyone may become hurt at work, anyone who works on a construction site has an even higher rate of injury. Take…

What sensory problems may arise after amputation? Some car wrecks inflict such devastating injuries that a motorist or passenger ends up losing a body part. Should you undergo amputation, you will have challenges in recovering and regaining your quality of life. The removal of a foot, an arm or even a finger could create sensory…

Checking your workplace conduct standards after an injury A serious workplace injury can put you on the mend for weeks or perhaps beyond a month. Fortunately, the state workers’ compensation system provides a way to cover your medical bills. Still, you should be aware that your employer or the insurer for your workplace may attempt…

Common commercial trucking violations that can lead to disaster Highway shipping is an inherently dangerous occupation. Long hours combined with massive, fast-moving semis make a recipe for peril. For this reason, industry standards exist to reduce the number of trucking accidents. Some drivers ignore the laws established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Trucking…