Blog: Car Accident

Some car accident injuries, like lacerations, are immediately apparent. Others may not be obvious right away. It’s only in the hours or day following the accident that you start to realize something isn’t right. You may even realize you have been seriously injured. Several factors are involved in delaying the recognition of car accident injuries. During a crash, the brain senses danger and responds by signaling for the production of endorphins and adrenaline. These substances...

The winter holidays are here, which means a great deal of driving for many Americans. You can help keep yourself and others safe on the roads by planning ahead for some of the most common holiday travel risks: “Winterize” Your Vehicle Early Bad weather can hit before you know it, so if you haven’t prepared your car for winter, put it on your to-do list. Checking tires and having them rotated, checking antifreeze and other...

After an accident, you may blame yourself. You may think back on what happened and say, “Yes, the other driver did X, but if I hadn’t been doing Y….” When you think you’re partly at fault for your accident, you may wonder whether or not you can still bring a lawsuit to seek compensation from the other driver. Here’s why you should speak with an experienced attorney to discuss your legal options: Fault is Complicated...

Many states have“no-fault” auto insurance laws. In a no-fault state, the first line of compensation for both parties in a car accident is their own insurance policy, regardless of which driver’s negligence caused the accident. No-fault insurance laws have been a mixed bag for those injured in car accidents. While they make some parts of your case easier, they make others more difficult. Here’s what you need to know about the ways in which no-fault laws...

Millions of Americans travel during the holidays, with many driving great distances to visit loved ones. Unfortunately, the increase in travel over holiday weekends also means an increase in the total number of serious car accidents. A lot of these accidents result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Here are some tips for staying safe while driving on the road this holiday season: Go to the gas station. Secure your pets. Pack water. Don’t text while...

You decide that you want a safer car to drive, or maybe your child is ready to get behind the wheel, and you want them to learn to drive in a safe car. But what exactly makes a car safe? If you are looking to shop for a safe car, consider these three tips during your search. Big cars are usually safer than small cars When looking for a safe car, make sure to remember...

Today, getting to a destination quickly is something many people try to do, as more and more people are becoming rushed with their daily lives. Unfortunately, many apps on cell phones do not account for real time traffic, which can cause people to become both frustrated and more rushed, leading to a possible accident. It is important to have an app that accounts for this real-time traffic, and gives you different options for both the...

Few things are exciting as getting a new car. Be it used or new, you pick one out that works for you and you’re on your way. But one of the most necessary steps in getting a new car is buying the insurance. There are many insurance companies with a wide variety of coverage options based on your financial situation. It can be tempting to go for the most affordable option, but in many cases,...

With laws popping up all over the country requiring the use of hands-free devices when talking on a cell phone, one wonders if it really is safer. There are studies to support both sides of the debate with evidence to both cases. How Safe Are You? Using hands-free devices does free up your hands while driving, but they aren’t exactly hands-free at all times. Fussing with earbuds and microphones can distract drivers as much as...

When you rent a car, your mind is probably on your vacation or business trip—not on what you’ll do if you have an accident. Fortunately, handling an accident in a rental car is similar in several ways to handling an accident in your own vehicle. Here’s what you need to know to streamline the process and avoid complications. Follow the same steps at the accident scene as you would in any vehicle. Check to see...