Less sleep can impact many aspects of your life – including the increased risk of getting into a car accident. According to a new study, getting less than seven hours of sleep each night can more than double your chances of a car accident. New findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety warn that […]
There are millions of motor vehicle accidents each year on our roads and highways. These accidents result in more than 30,000 deaths and 100,000 injuries annually. In the majority of these accidents, the focus is often on driver negligence. However, other causes, such as bad road design, can also account for a small but still […]
Two people were killed and two others critically injured on November 20th after being struck by a car in the Echo Park area. The silver Mustang struck a street light and a fire hydrant on Rosemont Avenue at Sunset Boulevard before hitting the pedestrians. The driver had to be extracted from his car. He was […]
Being involved in a car accident can cause serious injuries, both physically and emotionally. In fact, emotional trauma and distress can be a major component of recovery in motor vehicle accident cases. However, successfully bringing an emotional distress claim can be difficult and most often requires good lawyering. As such, it is important that you […]
Car accident injuries may not always be obvious in the immediate aftermath of an accident. There isn’t always a direct correlation between the severity of the injuries suffered and the severity of the accident. Although you may think that you are fine and have not suffered any injuries following an automobile accident, it is always […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 5.5 million car accidents are reported each year in the United States, causing 3 more than 3 million injuries. Given these shocking statistics, it makes it nearly impossible for you to avoid getting into an accident at least once in your lifetime, if not more. […]
