When you’re involved in a crash, the ER doctor usually warns you there will be many physical, emotional, and mental effects that could emerge. The body cannot immediately react to every aspect of trauma. It’s hard to process what you recently experienced in a day, a week, or a month. Some effects of the crash …
When you put your child on a school bus in the morning, you trust that they will get to school and come home safely. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), between the years 2000-2014 there was an average of 115 fatal school bus accidents in the United States each year. School bus drivers are …
In an era of social media and the constant onslaught of photos and posts, striking imagery serves many purposes. From capturing the nearly unimaginable beauty of places we’ve never been to displaying the daily demands of life or serving us ads, photos can send powerful messages. The New Zealand Transport Agency is redefining how powerful …
Read more Post-crash photos of shirtless auto wreck survivors raise seat belt awareness
Did you know that Easter weekend is in the top five deadliest holiday weekends for drivers? As many as 280 fatal accidents occur every year on this holiday weekend, making it a very dangerous time for traveling on the road. Expect a lot of people to be out and about – and also a rise …
Read more Tips to Help You Have a Safe and Happy Easter Holiday
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has described the ongoing Takata airbag recall as “the largest and most complex auto safety recall in U.S. history.” This is no exaggeration. The airbags in question have been in production for over a decade and have been installed in the lineup of over two dozen vehicle manufacturers. …
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Although South Florida is known for its sunny weather, we do have occasional periods of heavy rain and rough weather which makes for dangerous driving. In short, rain reduces your visibility, response time, and ability to control your vehicle, which increases the risk of car accidents. At Robes Law Group, we are dedicated to keeping …
Cars and trucks are coming out with newer and more advanced safety features every year. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and to reduce the severity of injury when an accident occurs. Automobile manufacturers have made great strides over the years in reducing severe injuries and fatalities with safety devices like seat …
Social media sites, like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, are places where people share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with friends and family. However, if you’re in the midst of a personal injury claim, it is important to be mindful of the impact your social media activity can have on your case. Here are some considerations …
Commercial truck drivers have a tremendous responsibility, as they regularly operate vehicles that can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds on the same roadways as much smaller passenger vehicles. When truck drivers have medical conditions that can affect their ability to drive, they put everyone on the road at risk. If you suffered an injury …
Read more Truck Drivers with Health Problems Put Motorists at Risk
The auto world is abuzz with talk about self-driving cars. Will they work? Will they be safe? When will they be on the market? Companies like Volvo, Tesla, BMW, Google, and Uber are all investing heavily in the development of autonomous vehicles, and it is generally accepted that this will be the future of the …
