It is important to get fair compensation if victims of an auto accident seek to pay off medical bills, repair bills and other financial burdens. Getting fair compensation is not always easy, but there is a higher chance of recovering financially when there is clear...
Car Accidents
Why medical evidence is crucial for your car accident claim
Seeking prompt medical treatment after a car accident is vital. Even if you feel fine initially, some injuries, such as whiplash or internal injuries, may not be immediately apparent. A thorough medical evaluation can identify hidden injuries and ensure you receive...
Common injuries caused by steering wheels
Car accidents injure over a million people every year in the U.S. The extent of injuries can vary from minor to severe, with thousands even proving to be fatal. The sources of these injuries are numerous. However, injuries often occur due to the driver’s body hitting...
Why do many older people have a hard time driving after dark?
Older people frequently find nighttime driving more challenging than their younger counterparts. Because the problems with night driving tend to creep up slowly, most people don’t realize how much difficulty they are having until they end up in a wreck. What causes...
There is more than one way for a crash to cause limb loss
Most car crashes only result in mild personal injuries or property damage losses. But, a small minority of crashes are severe enough to cause fatalities or catastrophic injuries. A collision could lead to a spinal cord injury or a brain injury that may affect...
Resolving to reduce distracted driving in the New Year
It’s a new year and many people are making resolutions to better themselves. Some New Year’s resolutions like reading or exercising more are hard to stick to, but there’s one resolution that many people can easily do: reduce distracted driving. If you’re looking to...
Essential tips for negotiating a car accident settlement
Most car accident claims do not go to court. They are settled through negotiations between the parties involved, primarily through insurance companies. The settlement negotiation process involves reaching an agreement on compensation for damages without the need for...
Driving is more dangerous than people realize
People are often hesitant to do things that they perceive to be dangerous. Someone may turn down the opportunity to climb a mountain because they’re worried about falling or being struck by an avalanche. They may avoid surfing or swimming in the ocean because they are...
3 causes of semitruck crashes (besides trucker errors)
Semitruck crashes can lead to catastrophic injuries that are difficult for the victims to overcome. A person struck by a semitruck may opt to file a compensation claim to help offset the financial impacts of the crash. While some may assume that the trucker is always...
The difference between wrongful death and vehicular homicide
Losing a loved one in a tragic car accident is a devastating experience. When such an incident occurs as a result of someone else's grossly negligent actions, including driving while drunk or on drugs, it can lead to both criminal charges of vehicular homicide and...