We’re now well into spring, and summer is approaching. This means extended periods of sunshine and high temperatures. For the most part, these are positive things. Nonetheless, it’s important to remember that the sun can be a hazard for drivers. The glare from the sun...
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Personal Injury
Other drivers are addicted to their phones
Do you ever feel like the people around you are addicted to their phones? Maybe you just see them using their devices constantly. Perhaps you look at other drivers while you are in traffic and notice that many of them are attempting to text and drive, despite it being...
3 things to know about a spinal cord injury
A car crash can lead to several injuries, some of which are catastrophic. A spinal cord injury falls under that category because the effects of it can last a lifetime. For those who have a spinal cord injury, there are a few critical points. Understanding these may...
Can you tell if you have whiplash after a car accident?
If you are involved in a car accident, you may suffer different types of injuries, including whiplash (a neck injury caused by sudden and forceful movements of the head in one direction and then back again quickly). These movements can force the neck beyond its usual...
The psychological aspect of car accidents
Car accidents can be both physically and mentally traumatic. The mental aspects of a car accident are often overlooked. However, a traffic collision can result in severe mental health conditions. Outlined below are two common ones. Post-traumatic stress disorder...
4 Reasons to choose personal injury mediation
When dealing with a personal injury case, personal injury mediation can offer several advantages over traditional litigation. The litigation process is often time-consuming, expensive, and adversarial. Personal injury mediation provides an alternative resolution...
Benefits of using mediation to resolve legal matters
Many legal cases can be successfully resolved without having to go to court. In some cases, this is because of mediation, a process in which both sides work with a neutral third party, in addition to their legal teams, to reach a mutually agreeable resolution....
Why people may need financial support after a slip-and-fall
Slipping and falling may seem embarrassing to many people. They worry that people may think they are clumsy or possibly under the influence. Those who fall in public spaces often try to brush themselves off and move on with their day as though nothing actually...
Emotionally preparing to attend mediation
Attending mediation, particularly in emotionally charged situations like a contentious car accident scenario, requires not only your physical presence but also emotional preparedness. This process, aimed at resolving conflicts with the help of a neutral mediator, can...
Signs of a whiplash injury after a car accident
Car accidents can cause several injuries. One of the most common is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the neck experiences a sudden, forceful back-and-forth movement, typically in rear-end collisions. Recognizing the signs of a whiplash injury is necessary to ensure you...