Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Post Accident Guide
In the chaotic moments after a crash, however, knowing how to handle the situation can make a big difference. Here’s a guide on what to do after a car accident: 1. Check for Injuries Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. Your priority should be ensuring everyone’s safety and getting medical help for those… Read More »
Mountain Driving Safety: What to Do to Avoid an Accident
Driving in the mountains is a beautiful experience, regardless of the season. Even if you live in the mountains and drive through them every day, there’s always something new to see. However, mountain driving is a skill on its own. Windy roads, switchbacks, and blind curves on hills make mountain driving dangerous on a… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Driverless Cars
Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have used machines to make certain tasks easier. This can be seen almost anywhere you go, from paying for groceries with our phones to using 3D printers to build bridges. Moore’s Law says technology advances exponentially every 18 months, meaning things are only going to get more advanced. Because… Read More »
Navigating Winter Hazards on the Road
As winter’s icy grip tightens, navigating the roads becomes a challenging feat. One of the most treacherous aspects of winter driving is encountering ice. Whether it’s a thin layer on your windshield or an icy road beneath your tires, understanding and practicing ice safety for your car is crucial for a safe winter journey. Preparation is… Read More »
Texting While Driving Just As Dangerous As Drunk Driving
According to this study of distracted driving vs drunk driving, drivers who text or use handheld devices are four times more likely to be involved in an accident. Although this fact has long been circulated in the media, the threat of a car accident is not enough for many people to put down their phones while behind the… Read More »
Cyclist Safety Tips To Avoid Vehicular Accidents
From benefits to the environment to improvements to health, cycling is a great way to get around. Unfortunately, cyclists have to share the road with motor vehicles. Because of the difference in size, weight, and structural safety, cyclists face far more risk of injury than their motor vehicle counterparts. Being injured due to the… Read More »
Hit By A Motor Vehicle? Here’s What To Do Next
No one is ever prepared for the emotional shock and trauma of being hit by a car. You may not know what to do and even play off your injury if you feel they aren’t severe enough to warrant attention. Or you have been hit by a vehicle and are suffering from physical injuries,… Read More »
Lawyering Up After a Motorcycle Accident: The First Steps
Summer is here everyone, and that means fantastic weather to get out there and go for a motorcycle ride. It also means more people out on the road and more chances that someone else’s negligence could lead to you having an accident. If this were to happen we here at The Frickey Law Firm… Read More »
Alexa Bartell: What to Expect Next
On April 19th, Alexa Bartell was the victim of a grave tragedy. Shewas struck and killed by a rock that was thrown through her car windshield while she was driving. Now, three men are being charged with first-degree murder with extreme indifference. Along with our deepest regrets on what her family must be going… Read More »
Wake Up! It’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week: How To Avoid Sleepy Driving
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of drowsy driving. The campaign runs from November 6-12. Our roads are plagued by drowsy driving. It is estimated that there are 300,000 crashes caused by drowsy driving each year in the United States. These crashes result in 150,000 injuries… Read More »