A car accident can result in a range of injuries. While car accident-related injuries like bruises and minor cuts may not be life-threatening, others like internal organ injuries can be fatal. If a loved one succumbs to injuries following a car crash, you may be able...
Year: 2023
How to handle a speeder when you’re on the road
Some drivers engage in aggressive behaviors, such as speeding, which endangers other road users. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding killed 11,258 people in 2020. This shows that this behavior is dangerous, yet some...
What if the driver who caused your accident has no insurance?
No one ever wants to find themselves in a car accident. That goes without saying. At best, it’s an inconvenience. In the worst-case scenario, it can have catastrophic consequences. The last thing you want to find out is that the driver responsible has no insurance....
3 mechanical faults that can lead to a car wreck
Most car accidents are directly attributable to negligent and errant drivers. However, mechanical faults cause crashes too. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that mechanical faults contribute to over 1 million car accidents...
How to protect yourself from dog attacks
There are many dog lovers in the world and you might be one of them. However, even many dog lovers have stories about how they were attacked by a dog who felt threatened. To better ensure your safety, you’ll want to consider the following when you’re around dogs:...
How do car accidents lead to brain injuries?
Car accidents happen all the time. While most accidents do not result in serious injuries, a few do. One of the most serious injuries you can sustain following a car accident is an injury to the brain. Depending on the severity, brain injuries can manifest immediately...
Avoid these mistakes after a car accident to protect your claim
The moments after a crash are crucial to your car accident claim. Your words and actions could make or break your claim, which is why it helps to know what to do in such situations. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the do’s and don'ts after a crash. As a...
Helping your teen look out for the risks of dangerous drivers
The greatest thing ever for your teenager is when they finally get their driver's license. On the other hand, for you, the idea of them traveling alone on the road can be worrisome. You are aware that experience is the only thing that can help you predict and respond...
4 causes of distracted driving accidents
One of the biggest problems many drivers face is distracted driving. There are so many distractions today that they are nearly inevitable and all too often they cause accidents. An accident from a distracted driver can be catastrophic. Distracting driving is so...
How do people overlook spinal cord injuries after a crash?
Most people think of spinal cord injuries as obvious and immediate. In the vast majority of cases, that is accurate. When someone suffers a complete spinal cord injury that severs the spinal cord, they will immediately lose sensation and function below the site of the...