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Can a Herniated Disk Qualify as a “Serious Injury”? 

The disks in your spine act like cushions between the vertebrae, allowing you to move freely without pain. These disks can be injured in a...

Can Car Color Affect the Risk of a Crash or Serious Injury?

Because colors travel at various wavelengths, some are easier to see, research shows. This may be true of car colors, too. According to some sources,...

Do Cars Have Black Boxes? 

You probably know about flight recorders, or black boxes, and how they record voices, sounds, and other inflight data that plane crash investigators can use to...

Who is Responsible When a “Self-Driving” Car is in an Accident?

As technology continues its march toward “driverless” cars, the list of people and companies who may be legally liable for accidents involving such vehicles –...

William Mattar Makes Viral TikTok Million-Dollar Spaghetti 

If you’re on TikTok, you’ve probably heard of William Mattar. He’s a New York State car accident lawyer who recently tried his hand at making...

Common Causes of Truck Accidents 

Every year, thousands of lives are shattered when massive commercial trucks collide with passenger vehicles on our nation’s highways. These catastrophic accidents often result in...

Do Electric Cars Cause More Damage in Accidents?

Electric cars may cause more damage in collisions than conventional cars, according to the German-language reports of a study by the insurance company AXA Switzerland,...

The Science of Drunk Driving  

Alcohol slows the central nervous system and can impair judgment, coordination, sight, reaction time, and concentration. According to the Centers for Disease Control, motor-vehicle crashes...

When Do Hours of Service Regulations Apply in Commercial Trucking? 

The U.S. Department of Transportation imposes rules on commercial trucking, including hours-of-service regulations governing when drivers must take breaks. These rules, meant to ensure drivers...