Most of us take our five basic senses for granted. When was the last time you really thought about how important it is to be able to smell or taste something? Yet as too many victims of car crashes know, once you lose one or more of these senses, you’ll quickly realize just how important….
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Delivery Truck Accidents
There are few sights more familiar in the Washington, D.C. area than delivery trucks zooming up and down the streets. We rely heavily on this service in our business and personal lives, and rarely stop to think about what it means for our safety. One of the risks of having so many delivery trucks on….
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There is a common misconception that hearing loss is something that only happens to older people. While aging is a primary factor in becoming “hard of hearing,” there is a number of reasons why a person might lose their hearing. This includes a traumatic event, such as an auto accident. A partial or complete loss….
Continue ReadingCan Car Accidents Cause Scoliosis?
If you think back to junior high or middle school, you probably remember getting checked for scoliosis. We tend to think of this medical condition as something that afflicts the young. Generally, this is true; most people develop scoliosis between the ages of 10 to 15. Yet scoliosis can be diagnosed at any time in….
Continue ReadingWhat is BAC and How Does It Affect Your Driving?
The numbers are startling. Despite decades of campaigns against drunk driving, in 2017, 10,874 people were killed by drunk drivers. Of those killed, 61% of the drivers had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher. BAC is a scientific term that is critical to understanding drunk driving, as well as how alcohol affects….
Continue ReadingWashington, D.C. Parking Lot Accidents
If you’ve been shopping, out to a restaurant, or almost anywhere in the greater Washington, D.C. area, then you likely know just how hectic parking lots can truly be. If you’re lucky, you might grab a parking spot immediately. Otherwise, you’ll be circling for 10 minutes or longer, searching for parking — all the while….
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There are few things that parents dread more than their children turning 16. While there is a certain sense of relief that their kids no longer need a chauffeur, the thought of their young sons and daughters being behind the wheel of a car can be scary. This is particularly true given the statistics on….
Continue ReadingWhat Happens if Your Insurance Claim is Denied?
When you are injured in a car accident in Washington D.C., you have a right to be compensated for those injuries by the “at fault” driver’s insurance company. After all, you weren’t the one to blame for the accident. The advice you’re reading here applies only if you’ve experienced minor injuries and you’re expecting a….
Continue ReadingHow Much Damage Can Occur in a 40mph Crash?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 6.4 million car crashes occurred in 2017 alone. These accidents resulted in more than 2.7 million injuries and 34,247 deaths. Some of these severe accidents occurred at speeds of 40 mph or less. When you are driving, traveling 40 mph may seem like an average speed. After….
Continue ReadingHow are Turo, Maven, & Getaround Accidents Handled?
These days there is an app for everything. In fact, with the touch of a button, you can borrow someone else’s car. This is known as car-sharing, and it is growing in popularity in major cities, such as Washington D.C. After all, it offers residents a convenient way to get around without the stressful components….
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