There has been a 13 percent increase in the pedestrian death rate for pedestrians ages 12 to 19 since 2013, according to a report from the global nonprofit organization Safe Kids Worldwide. Five teenage pedestrians die every week on average in the United States. While teenagers in the 15-19 cohort only account for 26 percent of all children […]
When you’re planning a summer vacation, you need to get to and from your destination safely. While road tripping can be exciting, if you fail to take the proper precautions, you could put your whole family in harm’s way. The personal injury attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., want you to stay safe and […]
There were more than 1,500 traffic accidents in the city of Florence, the Times Daily reported in January. The Florence Police Department compiled the statistics over two years. The department used the data to identify the 10 intersections where the most accidents have occurred as part of a plan to reduce the number of crashes. […]
Car safety seats and booster seats can prevent your child from suffering serious injury if you are involved in a car accident. If properly used, a car seat can actually reduce your child’s injury risk by 71-82 percent, and a booster seat can cut that risk by 45 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Medicaid is the medical insurance program for low-income residents, not to be confused with Medicare, the program for adults over the age of 65. Medicaid is taxpayer-funded, which means recipients do not have to pay a premium to receive Medicaid coverage. Each state has its own rules and regulations for Medicaid. If you were injured […]
Most people know that distracted driving is dangerous driving, but far too many people still choose to use their smartphones to surf the web, use social media, or text while driving. Even otherwise responsible drivers often feel the urge to text others or respond to text messages that are sent to them while behind the wheel. […]
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you likely have concerns about how to pay for your medical bills, repairs to your vehicle, or replacement of a totaled vehicle, as well as covering lost wages and other losses. After a collision, you may start to get calls from insurance company representatives right away, and you […]
Technology and automation are creeping into every aspect of human life. Technological developments are progressing such that cars could soon completely drive themselves. Consumers already can buy vehicles that have some autonomous features, like lane departure detection, collision warning systems, “smart” cruise control, and autonomous braking. Recently, U.S. News & World Report released a list of “9 Cars That […]
Car insurance is one of those products that most individuals have, and too few individuals really understand. In fact, you may think about your car insurance only when you receive a notification that it is time to pay your premium or your insurer sends a new proof of insurance card. However, not having car accident […]
If you were hurt in a car accident, you may be preparing to file an insurance claim seeking compensation for your crash-related injuries and losses. It can be a challenging process, but working with an experienced car accident lawyer from Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., can help take the pressure off you and allow you […]
