Speeding plays a significant role in traffic deaths and injuries. According to NHTSA, speed was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2020. Speed is a critical factor in any car accident case. Severe injuries can occur in an accident that happens at just 35 mph. Therefore, the impact of a high-speed …
No matter how strong a person’s back is, back injuries are common injuries from car accidents. The back is not designed to handle the sudden impact of a crash. The spine is exceptionally strong with its supporting bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. It can handle hundreds of pounds of pressure. However, when a person is …
When speaking with insurance companies, speaking to an experienced car accident attorney is essential. Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. After the accident, victims must seek medical care after the accident, repair their vehicle, and speak with the insurance company to determine who will pay for the damages. Many auto …
A driver changing lanes without checking their mirrors, drifting across lanes, or failing to yield to another driver are all common causes of sideswipe car accidents. A sideswipe accident occurs when two vehicles traveling in a parallel manner meet. According to the National Safety Commission, more than 242,000 sideswipe collisions happen in the U.S. each …
Fractures, sprains, and strains – protecting your rights is essential if you’ve suffered a severe foot or ankle injury in an auto accident. Most of us have sprained or strained our ankles before. It hurt, but we recovered. However, in the case of severe foot and ankle injuries, recovery is complicated and expensive, and the …
If you or your loved one was seriously injured on the job due to a construction site safety violation, contact Apicella & Schlesinger Attorneys at Law. OSHA sets hundreds of safety rules and regulations to help keep workers and employers safe. When these standards are ignored, injuries occur. According to OSHA Data & Statistics, 4,764 …