Personal Injury Blog
Motorcyclists and Pedestrians See Spike in Traffic Related Fatalities
Motorcycle Accidents | Posted on November 3, 2017 at 3:36 pm by neustrom
Motorcyclists and Pedestrians See Spike in Traffic Related Fatalities Serious auto accidents and deaths don’t just concern people driving or riding in cars. Statistics have recently shown a dramatic increase in pedestrian and motorcycle deaths. Over last year these 2 groups have seen the greatest spike in comparison to other categories of traffic fatalities. Specifically, […]
Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries | Posted on October 30, 2017 at 3:31 pm by neustrom
Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries The brain is one of the body’s most important organs, responsible for communication between the body, the thinking and processing of information, speech and language, memory, reason and logic, emotion, and countless other tasks. As such, when the brain is injured, the results can be catastrophic and life-changing for a […]
Truck Driver Fatigue is A Major Factor in Large Truck Crashes
Truck Accidents | Posted on October 10, 2017 at 7:27 pm by neustrom
Truck Driver Fatigue: A Major Factor in Large Truck Crashes Operating a motor vehicle after not getting enough sleep is dangerous for every person on the road. Not only are truck drivers at an increased risk of drowsy driving, but when truck drivers do operate their vehicles while fatigued and an accident occurs as a […]
Senior Drivers And Auto Accident Concerns
Car Accidents | Posted on September 21, 2017 at 3:47 pm by neustrom
Unique Concerns For Older Drivers Involved in an Auto Accident The sad reality is that older drivers (age 65 or greater) have the second highest rates of fatal crashes than any other group of drivers, second only to young drivers (age 18 and under). This results in 18% of all Americans fatalities on the road […]
Assisted Living Facility Turnovers
Nusing Home Abuse | Posted on May 17, 2017 at 7:06 pm by neustrom
Assisted Living Facility Turnovers 100 California Assisted Living Facilities Closed or On Probation (04/25/2017) About 100 assisted living facilities across the state of California have been closed or put on probation in the past year. According to a spokesman for the California Department of Social Services, 48 assisted-living centers are currently on probation, and 46 […]
Sleepy Drivers
Car Accidents | Posted on February 28, 2017 at 7:04 pm by neustrom
Sleepy Drivers According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in the last decade, as many as 7,000 people have lost their lives as a result of driver fatigue. Fortunately, these types of tragedies can be prevented if drivers take a few simple preventive safety measures. Contact An Experienced Salina Car Accident Attorney Today Reaction […]
What Constitutes a Serious Injury?
Personal Injury | Posted on February 9, 2017 at 7:03 pm by neustrom
What Constitutes a Serious Injury? Kansas is a no-fault auto insurance state, which means that car accident victims can be prohibited from bringing a personal injury claim against the responsible party in court but may be required to file an insurance claim against their own policy in order to collect compensation. However, if the tort […]
Log Book Violations
Truck Accidents | Posted on at 7:02 pm by neustrom
Log Book Violations Both federal and state law require commercial truck drivers to adhere to specific regulations regarding travel time and record keeping. Failing to follow these rules can have dire consequences, including life-threatening injuries, for which the negligent driver can be held responsible. Federal Regulations Federal law strictly regulates how many hours a commercial driver is […]
What You Should Know About Trucking Safety
Truck Accidents | Posted on February 4, 2017 at 5:45 pm by neustrom
What You Should Know About Trucking Safety There is a potential danger that every driver should be aware of while driving behind the steering wheel. Our office deals with a substantial amount of claims related to automobile accidents and it is inevitable that they often involve semi-trucks. Collisions between semi-trucks and noncommercial cars are often […]
What Safety Features Should I Look for in a New Car?
Car Accidents | Posted on January 19, 2017 at 7:00 pm by neustrom
What Safety Features Should I Look for in a New Car? How an Experienced Car Accident Attorney Can Help No one can really prepare for a car crash but purchasing a car with improved safety features can help drivers minimize potential injuries. Be careful in choosing a car. Drive safely for your safety and others […]