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What are Traumatic Brain Injuries?

November 30, 2016 By

The crashworthiness of a vehicle – which is essentially its ability to protect the passengers inside in the event of a crash – is commonly referred to when discussing the safety tests of that particular vehicle. There are a number of criteria that are used when determining a vehicle’s crashworthiness and the ability to significantly reduce the chances of occupants suffering traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a crash is one of the primary factors.

Some TBI are obvious when an object penetrates the skull but even if that is not the case, Traumatic brain injury can happen as the brain and the inside of the skull can collide with one another just from the sheer force of the accident even if the head does not come in contact with any stationary object.

This is because when a motor vehicle stops suddenly, the brain keeps moving until it is stopped by the front of the skull which it strikes with a great deal of force. This is why you must always be checked out by a medical practitioner when you have been in a car accident as the extent of your injuries may not be apparent until later.

The Meridian catastrophic injury claims attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., have the knowledge and experience to help you win maximum compensation for your injuries. Please call us right away at (866) 252-3535 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.

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How to Drive Safely when Abroad on Holiday

January 29, 2016 By

When you go abroad on holiday the idea of hiring a car and driving around can be somewhat daunting.

Everything may be different from the side of the road you drive which changes where you sit in the car, to the standard of the roads and the laws.

Before you go, check out the country you will be driving in so that you know which laws you have to follow. For example, in France you have to carry your own breathalyzer and all speed camera detection devices are illegal. Whereas in the Dominican Republic it is not unusual to see people driving with a bottle of rum in their hands and four or more people on a motorcycle.

Even though you may be much more relaxed on holiday you have to be even more careful when you drive abroad and be more cautious than you are at home. Always wear a sea belt, even if other drivers are not and ensure any passengers wear them too. It is vital to expect the unexpected, as in many poorer countries other road users are not as good at obeying the rules when it comes to signaling, overtaking and giving way at intersections.

The Meridian catastrophic injury claims attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., have the knowledge and experience to help you win maximum compensation for your injuries. Please call us right away at (866) 252-3535 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.

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Teenage Driver Accident Statistics

November 29, 2015 By

It makes very sad reading indeed that U.S. teenage drivers have the highest accident rate of any age group. The most comprehensive data relates to 2013 and confirms that approximately 963,000 drivers age 16 to 19 were involved in crashes reported to the police. These incidents resulted in 383,000 injuries and 2,865 deaths.

Video footage from 1,700 in-vehicle camera recorders has given researchers a unique opportunity to analyze the six seconds leading up to a crash of teen drivers. The footage showed that distraction was a contributing factor in 58 percent of all crashes which is a huge increase on the previously estimated figure of 14 percent. Passengers and cell phones are the most common forms of distraction that leads to accidents among teen drivers; with lack of experience behind the wheel another contributing factor.

Parents can play a vital role in educating their teens as to the dangers of being distracted while driving including cell phone usage and passengers. They could also consider restricting their teen to carrying only one non-family member passenger until they build up enough road experience to manage hazardous road conditions. An estimated eight teens a day die in car accidents, don’t let your son or daughter be one of those statistics.

The Meridian catastrophic injury claims attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., have the knowledge and experience to help you win maximum compensation for your injuries. Please call us right away at (866) 252-3535 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.

Filed Under: Driver safety