When a drunk driver hits another vehicle, one might assume that fault would almost certainly be placed entirely on the drunk driver. This is not always the case. In reality, car crash lawsuits can be incredibly complex, and a driver’s blood-alcohol content (BAC) is only one factor in establishing fault. How BAC is Misinterpreted Alcohol […]
Hi-Tech Cars Might Foster False Sense of Security
In February of 2016, a self-driving vehicle caused a collision, marking the first time a Google AV was considered at-fault in a car accident. The Google AV was traveling at 2 mph as it made its way around some sandbags in the street and moved into the center of another lane. A bus, traveling 15 […]
Understanding and Dealing with the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
A life can change in an instant. A proper blow to the head, and a person can sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that alters the very fabric of their existence. Traumatic brain injuries are relatively common. In the United States, over 1.7 million people suffer this type of injury every year and 52,000 perish. […]
Pinpointing Who’s At-Fault in a Vehicular Collision
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released its analysis of fatal car accidents that occurred in 2016. According to the report, 37,461 people died in vehicular collisions last year, a 5.6 percent increase from 2015. The agency’s report also outlined the major causes of these accidents. Three stood out: lack of seatbelts, intoxication […]
Lack of Attention Can Be Lethal with Lithium
Part of a doctor’s duty of care is to monitor his patients’ intake of medication. Doctors should know the side effects and complications of the medications they prescribe, although some doctors fail to pay full attention to their patients’ behaviors and intake of medications. In some cases, one patient’s chart could get mixed up with […]
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