Distracted driving is a major problem in the United States. Nationally, accidents involving distracted drivers account for nearly 10 percent of all fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. Each April, Distracted Driving Awareness Month draws attention to this serious issue. This year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is raising awareness of the problem through...
As the sunshine melts away the quarantine blues, more people are outside and enjoying the fresh air. Hustling streets and energetic downtowns are providing a needed boost to the economy, but also creating an unsuspecting danger to pedestrians. In 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 6,283 pedestrians were killed in...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions of Americans, creating social and financial hardship across the country. As an accident victim with a personal injury case, these hardships may be heightened due to the regulations and closings surrounding the pandemic. At the Flood Law Firm, we offer our deepest sympathy to our community. In these...
April is normally Distracted Driving Awareness Month, yet due to recent events, it will be postponed to a later determined date this year. The month focuses on a collective effort to promote safe driving behavior “through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education” (Traffic Safety Marketing). While millions of Americans are currently working from home,...
The subject of brain injury is not discussed frequently, even though it affects millions of Americans. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious condition that can have life-long effects for the victim. Sadly, people who suffer from TBI often do so without the support and assistance they need to help them manage their condition....
