It’s impossible not to be a little nervous when you’re driving next to a big rig (or several of them) on the highway. You’re always conscious of the fact that your own vehicle is vastly smaller than any semitruck around. The best thing you can do is give a semitruck...
Month: February 2020
Post-concussion syndrome: When a head injury leaves you with chronic pain
Concussions are common following a head injury, so you’ve probably heard of them before and know to watch out for everything from slurred speech to headaches and confusion immediately following a fall down a set of stairs or a bad car wreck. But what about...
Hurt on public transportation? You may have a claim
As someone who is living in America and who deals with many barriers, such as not speaking the language or being familiar with the roads, you’ve taken on the responsibility of using public transportation. It’s not as efficient as driving yourself, but it’s safer...
California approves autonomous Uber car tests
Uber tested autonomous vehicles in California before the state halted those tests due to a lack of safety standards. On Feb. 5, the company was given the green light to resume testing self-driving vehicles on the state’s roads as long as a backup driver is in the...
Language barriers and accidents: What non-English speakers need to know
Accidents are scary and confusing. Your fear and confusion can be compounded, however, when you’re in dire need of medical treatment for your injuries and your English is limited. Approximately 20% of people in the United States don’t speak English. Many others speak...
