Before your grandmother moved to the Kentucky nursing home where she now lives, she fell in her home and broke her hip. With nursing home staff to assist her in her daily living activities and medical help nearby, you may feel that falling should be a thing of the past. If she does fall, should you […]
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Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law, PLC Legal Blog
How widespread is driver fatigue?
There are a number of potential problems that can cause a driver to become dangerous on the road. For example, intoxication and disregard for speed limits can lead to a fatal collision. However, other risks which may not be as obvious, such as distraction and fatigue, are also very problematic. Drivers may become fatigued for […]
When your child is hurt in a bike accident
Parents have a myriad of challenging issues to work through with children, from concerns about their performance in the classroom to their child having problems with friends. However, an accident can be particularly upsetting for an entire family and create a variety of hardships, such as a child experiencing physical pain and being held back […]
How many children pass away due to improper car seat use?
Each year, far too many lives are lost in motor vehicle wrecks. Sadly, some of these accidents claim the lives of very young children who had their entire lives ahead of them. Children die in accidents in different ways and sometimes their deaths could not have been prevented by their parents, such as instances where […]
How can you help a wounded veteran?
If you have a family member or friend who has served in the military, you may have been faced with the sometimes-debilitating fear that he or she will be hurt while serving abroad. You may even know someone who has experienced the traumatizing effects of war and is currently trying to adjust to a new normal […]
Piecing your life together after a scooter accident
There are many different types of vehicles that are involved in traffic collisions, such as semi trucks, small cars, and vans. However, those who ride scooters and other types of motorcycles face an especially high risk of injury and death when they are involved in a motor vehicle collision. If a scooter accident has left […]
What should I keep in an emergency kit for winter driving?
As a driver, you face countless threats every time you operate your vehicle, regardless of the time of year. Drowsy and intoxicated driving, traffic congestion, and speeding are just some of the hazards you might encounter. However, weather can also lead to a traffic wreck and in many areas this is particularly true during the […]
Does coffee improve driving abilities?
Sometimes, drivers become tired because they didn’t get enough sleep the previous night or had to work overtime. Moreover, many drivers simply feel tired in the morning, even if they had a sufficient amount of sleep. Often, people turn to caffeine when they feel this way, hoping that coffee or an energy drink will give […]
How many fatal crashes involve prescription drugs?
Often, when people think about intoxicated driving they focus on the consumption of alcohol. While drunk driving is a major problem, there are other ways that drivers can become intoxicated and lose their ability to drive safe, such as drugged driving due to the consumption of prescription medication. In some ways, prescription drugs can be […]
Taking a stand against drowsy driving
In recent years, different awareness campaigns have helped lower the prevalence of drunk driving. While it is important for drivers to understand the problems associated with driving under the influence, there are far more dangerous behaviors that can threaten lives, such as drowsy driving. Drivers become fatigued for a wide variety of different reasons, including […]