If you are a non-custodial parent making child support payments, it is important to understand how this will affect your personal injury settlement. Although a settlement won't increase the total amount of support you owe, the funds from the settlement can be seized...

Mechanical problems are often overlooked as a factor in auto accidents. Mechanical problems can cause a crash directly, or they can create problems that serve as a contributing factor in an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finds...

In today's fast-paced world, it seems there are too many things competing for our attention. On the road, however, being distracted by any of them can have dangerous consequences. Most people tend to associate the rise of distracted driving behavior with Smartphone...

Being injured in a car accident is never a pleasant experience, but it can be particularly frightening for a pregnant woman worried about the safety of her unborn child. Evaluating Pregnancy Complications When evaluating the consequences of a car accident on your...

Memory loss after a car accident should always be taken seriously, since this can be a sign of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Individuals who've suffered memory loss following a car accident caused by another person's negligence are entitled to compensation.  About...

There are seven bones in the neck, referred to as the cervical vertebrae, that support the head and connect it to the body. When one of these vertebrae is fractured, this is referred to as a broken neck. This can be a very serious type of car accident injury. ...

Drunk Driving Endangers Everyone on the Road Distracted driving plays a role in millions of U.S. car accidents each year. In many crashes, alcohol is also a factor. Considering these distractions are defined as anything that diverts attention from operating a...

Drowsy Motorists Are as Impaired as Drunk Drivers Burning the candle at both ends? You might want to think twice—and then get some rest—before sitting behind the wheel. Multiple studies conclude drowsiness to be just as impairing as alcohol, with similar negative...

Your Appearance Can Wait—Why Personal Grooming While Driving Can Be Deadly Ever apply your makeup, run the electric shaver over your five o'clock shadow, or fuss with your hair while driving? If so, you may be guilty of putting yourself and everyone else on the road...