The primary purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is to put the plaintiff in the same or similar financial position they would have been in had the defendant never harmed them. But on occasion, the defendant's actions (or lack of action) were so egregiously reckless or...
Motor vehicle accidents
What influence does aggressive driving have on fatal crash risk?
There is a popular saying that he who hesitates is lost, and that certainly seems to be the case when individuals are navigating heavy traffic. Those who pause at an intersection may see others zip around them or proceed through a four-way stop when they do not have...
3 best practices when seeking car accident compensation
An auto insurance policy can offer peace of mind in knowing you may have financial resources if a car accident leaves you with serious injuries. Still, owning a policy does not mean you have no role to play in securing the accident and injury compensation you are due....
What factors contribute to the odds of a fatal accident?
The majority of car accidents in the United States are not fatal. Most of them lead to property damage or injuries. However, there are also roughly 40,000 fatalities every year. It’s clear that this is a serious issue that people need to be aware of. But what factors...
Why should you keep your accident off social media?
Almost all of us use social media to some degree. If you don’t use it yourself, you’re probably aware of how it works and that some people use it as a way to document their lives. If you’re involved in a life-changing event such as a car accident it can be really...
Does the accident you were involved in require reconstruction?
A car accident can lead to significant damages that should be compensated. However, to receive compensation, you may need to prove the other driver was at fault. This is why you should be careful about the steps you take after an accident. You need to gather evidence....
How does someone pay their medical bills after a car crash?
Some car crashes only cause minor cosmetic damage to the vehicles involved and therefore may not even warrant the filing of an insurance claim. Many other collisions require repairs to vehicles and/or cause injuries that necessitate medical treatment. More serious...
4 reasons not to leave the scene of a car accident
Car accidents can be traumatizing that you may want to leave the scene immediately. However, if possible, it will help to calm down and follow the right steps, including taking photos, exchanging vehicle and personal information with the other driver and calling the...
Crashes with large vehicles could cause hidden internal bleeding
Some car and truck accident injuries are obvious upon a quick examination. For example, a broken leg is typically easy for you or an emergency responder to identify. Other times, crash injuries are not so easy to spot without a full medical assessment. Injuries that...
3 well-known dangers related to commercial trucking
Commercial truckers are, for the most part, highly-skilled professionals. They attend specialty educational courses to help them master the control of large commercial trucks. Many of them also have years of experience hauling freight either in the area where they...
