3 ways to spot a drunk driver?
While it is not your responsibility to look out for drunk drivers, understanding how to spot them may spare you a crash. Few are going to be driving along with their arm out the window and a can of beer...
Portsmouth Personal Injury Law Blog
Workers’ compensation: The basics
When the struggle for workers’ rights began in America, an understanding began to emerge that workplace injuries didn’t only affect the well-being of individual employees. They have the potential to affect workers, their families, their extended loved ones and entire...
4 ways to stay calm when driving
Agitated and aggressive driving is a major problem on U.S. roads. It can be particularly problematic when there is heavy traffic, such as during rush hour or on a holiday weekend. While a few drivers take it to extremes, many...
Are drivers too accepting of risk?
While accidents can happen anywhere, one of the biggest causes of injuries and deaths to people is on the roads. While it won’t ever be possible to rule out risk entirely, new evidence suggests that people may be too accepting of it....
Essential steps to take after a slip-and-fall accident
You may have a valid premises liability claim if you suffer a slip-and-fall accident due to hazardous or unsafe conditions at another person’s property. It could be due to a wet floor, unsafe stairs or tripping hazards. Either way, you...
Fatalities rising due to impaired drivers
Motor vehicle accidents take various forms. From fender benders to catastrophic collisions, injuries range from minor neck pain to fatalities. Negligent acts behind the wheel are often the cause. A recent study revealed one of the significant causes of crashes....
What are the 3 forms of distraction affecting drivers?
Many different things can distract a driver. Yet have you ever thought about how distraction works? Everything that takes a driver’s attention from the road can potentially distract the driver in up to three ways. These include: 1. Physical distractions...
Can you sue a coach for sports injuries?
Injuries are certainly a part of sports. As a parent, you know that there’s a risk that your child will be hurt when they join the school sports team. Perhaps you’ve played sports like football, basketball or hockey yourself, so...
Diagnostic mistakes kill thousands of trusting patients each year
When you sit down with your doctor to talk about your symptoms, you trust that they will listen to you and apply their knowledge to your situation. You need them to tell you whether this rash is an allergic reaction,...
Drowsy driving vs. drunk driving: Which is worse?
Did you know that driving while drowsy can be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated? Since around 50% of American adults have admitted to driving while drowsy, it is important to understand if that is putting them at a...