Car accidents can be costly and emotional, especially if there are serious injuries or fatalities involved. Further complicating the situation is having to prove your claim in order to recover damages and medical bills. It can seem like an insurmountable uphill battle. Sometimes, determining the at-fault driver is easy. However, in other cases, fault may […]
Category: Car Accidents
What Happens if an Emergency Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident?
When emergency responders like police officers, firemen, and paramedics are responding to a 911 call, they need to arrive at the scene as quickly as possible. With their sirens blaring and their lights flashing, other vehicles get out of their way so that they can speed by and help those in need. Whether the emergency […]
Who Is Responsible for a Car Accident That Happens on Private Property?
When thinking about car accidents, most people probably picture collisions on highways. However, a great number of car accidents happen on private property every day, particularly in parking lots. Additionally, proving responsibility is more difficult when the accident takes place on private property. Any property not owned by the government is generally considered private property […]
What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Car Accident-Related Brain Injury?
A car accident can cause a range of injuries, including cuts and scrapes and brain injuries. The severity of the injury will depend on a number of factors, including how fast you were traveling at the moment of impact and whether or not you were wearing a seat belt. According to the Centers for Disease […]
Who Is Responsible for a Blind-Spot Car Accident?
Every vehicle has blind spots. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 840,000 blind-spot car accidents occur each year in the United States, resulting in over 300 fatalities. Fortunately, many modern vehicles are equipped with a blind-spot monitoring (BSM) system, which issues a warning if a vehicle is approaching in an adjoining […]
Why Is Slow Left Lane Driving so Dangerous?
When driving on a multi-lane highway, the left lane is considered the “fast lane.” It is also considered the passing lane for motorists who get stuck behind another driver who may not be keeping up with the flow of traffic. While speeding is one of the top causes of car accidents driving too slowly is […]
Why Is it so Important for Backseat Passengers to Wear a Seat Belt?
There is a long-standing assumption that passengers are safer in the back seat, however, that is not true. According to a study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), backseat passengers may be actually more prone to serious injuries than those in the front. Backseat passengers are 46 percent more likely to suffer […]
What Steps Should You Take to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter?
Winter has arrived and if you have not already done so, now is the perfect time to make sure that your vehicle is prepared for the cold weather. The increased traffic around the holidays and the possibility of snow or ice can significantly increase the risk of a serious car accident. Keeping your vehicle well-maintained […]
Driving to Celebrate the Holidays? Here Are Tips to Stay Safe
Each year, millions of Americans will travel for the holiday season, from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1. That is a lot of people on the road, creating a great possibility for more car accidents. While Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the Fourth of July have the greatest number of car accidents, winter holiday traffic is […]
What Are Common Causes of Black Friday Car Accidents?
On Black Friday, brick-and-mortar stores are not the only places that are packed with holiday shoppers. In order to take advantage of the Black Friday deals, shoppers need to drive to the store or shopping center that has the product they are looking for, whether that is the hottest toy, a television, or the latest […]