Roanoke Personal Injury Law Blog

Drivers have to keep an eye out for all sorts of hazards while they are behind the wheel, including traffic signs, other vehicles, patches of ice on the road and many other potential areas of concern. However, debris on the road can be especially concerning and has played a role in many motor vehicle collisions over the years. Furthermore, there are many different types of debris on roadways across the U.S. and this debris can cause an accident in different ways.

During heavy winds, tree limbs may be knocked down and fall onto the road. Or, an animal such as a raccoon or a deer may be killed while trying to cross the street and the carcass may be lying on the road. Various types of debris may fall out of a vehicle, such as material that is being transported by a semi truck or trash that has been discarded by a driver. When these various forms of debris are present on the road, they can lead to a devastating accident in different ways.

When you have to undergo surgery, you hope for it to help you in some way, whether to fix a problem, alleviate pain or even deliver a baby. You do not expect it to end up causing you more harm, yet that can be the case for some patients, and it happens more often than the medical community would like to admit. U.S. News and World Report reveals that medical errors of all types are responsible for a third of American fatalities. That number may be even higher due to under-reporting and inconsistent record keeping.

If a surgery has negatively affected you, you might have a medical malpractice case. However, before you start planning on how you are going to spend the awards, be aware that just because the surgery went badly does not mean it qualifies as medical malpractice. First, understand the difference between the two.

The risk of an auto accident may be increased due to many different factors, from irresponsible driver behavior to inclement weather. There are many different challenges that some drivers may face which increases the risk of an accident, such as fatigue, and some may be more likely to cause a crash because they have a hectic schedule. Sadly, accidents caused by driving too fast or constantly running around in circles can make life harder for those who are struggling with busy schedules and any innocent victims involved in the collision.

Whether someone works too many hours or has to take care of many different responsibilities on a daily basis (errands, driving kids to and from school and other commitments, etc.), people feel overwhelmed for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, this stress and sense of urgency can lead to distracted driving, cause a driver to become drowsy behind the wheel or even push them to break the law (drive over the speed limit, drive through a red light, etc.).

Motor vehicle collisions happen for many reasons, such as treacherous weather conditions that make roads unsafe. However, many crashes are the result of human errors and carelessness, such as a driver’s failure to yield. If you were injured in a crash that was caused by someone who was not following traffic laws, it is pivotal for you to understand what legal options you may have and do all you can to recover both physically and financially. Sadly, many lives have been shattered as a result of reckless driving.

Drivers may fail to yield for many reasons. Some may be inexperienced, while others may be intoxicated, suffering from driver fatigue, in a rush to get somewhere or simply absent-minded. Unfortunately, when a driver does not yield, they can cause a devastating collision which results in severe injuries or even the loss of someone’s life. As with all motor vehicle collisions, the consequences of these wrecks can make life tough for victims in a lot of ways.