Online injury settlement calculators are everywhere. Type in a few numbers, and within seconds, you get a dollar estimate for your pain. But how consistent are these tools really? And, do your personal circumstances—your age, your job, your life—affect the result? To find out, we ran an experiment. We used the exact same injury across...
You’ve probably come across those “Online Injury Calculators” — quick, convenient tools that claim to estimate how much your case is worth. While they can be a helpful starting point, it’s essential to understand their value and limitations. What’s good about online injury calculators? ✅ They give you a rough ballpark to begin thinking about...
Segway Driving In 2001, Dean Kamen introduced a zero-emission, self-balancing personal transportation device known as the Segway® Personal Transporter (PT). Capable of reaching a maximum speed of 12.5 mph, the Segway® was classified as safe for use in urban pedestrian environments by the Centre for Electric Vehicle Experimentation in Quebec in 2006. Despite this, multiple...
Even the most careful individuals can be affected by pedestrian accidents. From busy access points like I-90 to quiet residential streets, the risk is present throughout the city. Unforeseen accidents can disrupt lives and cause significant harm. By providing detailed insights and data on these risks, we aim to help you stay informed and makes...
Across the United States, approximately 1 in 10 roads are in poor condition, and urban areas fare even worse, with 1 in 5 roads deemed inadequate. States like California and Rhode Island are the worst-ranked for road roughness, with 44% and 41% of their roads in poor condition, respectively. On the other hand, New Hampshire...
You’ve probably heard the statistic before: individuals with obesity are significantly more likely to be injured—or even killed—in a car crash. Depending on the study, the increased risk ranges from 54% to 80%. That’s not just a number—it’s a reminder of how vehicle safety and personal health intersect in ways we don’t always expect. We...
With ongoing discussions about import policies, tariffs, and potential price increases, many have wondered: is it a good idea to buy foreign cars before prices rise? Or should we rely on American-made vehicles, especially if they end up being the dominant option on our roads in the future? What is an “American car”? Technically, there’s...
Tacoma, the port city with a population of less than a quarter of a million people, is no stranger to the rising trend of pedestrian and bicycle accidents. Known for its vibrant waterfront and proximity to Mount Rainier, Tacoma has been growing steadily, which unfortunately includes an increase in traffic-related incidents. In 2023, there...