For a few years, fatal car accidents in the United States were trending upward. They had dropped down below 40,000 annual fatalities, but there was a spike in 2020 and 2021 that pushed the numbers back up significantly. Part of the reason for this was a reduction in...
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What age group has the highest fatal accident rate?
Fatal car accidents can happen in any age group. In fact, elderly individuals have a slightly increasing fatal accident rate compared to some younger drivers. Much of the reason for this is an increased level of frailty, however, simply meaning that an older person is...
Can you legally buy psychedelic mushroom spores online?
Spend any time at all on Facebook or other social media sites, or browse around the Web long enough and you’re bound to see the ads for “grow your own” psychedelic mushrooms – right out in the open. If you want to purchase “magic” mushroom spores online, you don’t...
The long-term financial ramifications of a spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury suffered in a severe car accident certainly can have short-term ramifications. You may immediately be transported to the hospital and you may be out of work indefinitely. So you have to consider medical bills, lost wages and many other costs if...
Serious crashes sometimes cause amputations
Car accidents, especially at high speeds, can inflict a range of severe, life-altering injuries. Of course, brain and spinal cord damage are to examples of catastrophic outcomes of crashes. Limb amputation is another potential consequence. It’s often overshadowed but...
The Reid Technique and false confessions
There are all kinds of methods the police use when they’re interrogating suspects, but one of the most popular methods is known as the Reid Technique. While the Reid Technique has been used by police for years, it’s become increasingly controversial due to its...
Benefits of truck accident reconstruction for crash victims
Truck accidents can result in devastating consequences, including severe injuries, property damage and even loss of life. When pursuing a claim after a truck accident, having accurate and comprehensive reconstruction of the event can significantly benefit your case....
3 safety tips for intersections
Did you know that intersections are one of the most dangerous places you can drive? Roughly half of all car accidents involving injuries take place at or near intersections. The same is true for about 25% of all fatal car accidents. You can’t always avoid driving...
On what grounds can you be accused of date rape?
Picture this: You’ve just finished your final undergrad exams. So, you, and your classmates, decided to throw a party to celebrate this milestone. A lot happened and you found yourself intimate with one of your classmates. Sometime later they accuse you of raping...
Potential defenses against Georgia’s Dangerous Sexual Predator Act
The Georgia Dangerous Sexual Predator Act imposes severe consequences on individuals charged with certain sexual offenses. If you are charged with a sex crime, it is important to know what this Act means and how it can impact your case. Challenging the designation...