Take in the sunlight while you can, as the end of daylight saving time (DST) is coming up on Sunday, Nov. 6. The clocks will be set back an hour, giving everyone an extra hour of rest. However, studies show that an increase in car accidents happens during the fall months as the clocks “fall back.” Dark comes an hour earlier daily, limiting visibility during the busy afternoon and evening commute. Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are at a higher risk[…] Read More
Category: Personal Injury
What Types of Injuries Can Metal Shards Cause in an Accident?
There are many ways to get injured in a car accident. Sometimes, it is the force of the initial impact that causes harm. In other situations, it is secondary effects which hurt car occupants. Among these injuries are ones from metal shards. When a vehicle is involved in a collision, fragments of its body break off. Sometimes, it is a result of the car crumpling to pieces or a side effect of air bags deploying. The momentum of the crash[…] Read More
How Can I Drive Safely in Inclement Weather?
Most drivers do not stay home from work because of bad weather, nor do they find alternate modes of transportation. The same goes for drivers who have appointments or plans they want to keep. Driving in inclement weather is a part of life for most drivers. Unfortunately, driving in bad weather is dangerous, but unless a state of emergency is declared, there will always be drivers battling the conditions to get where they are going. The Federal Highway Administration reports[…] Read More