In the aftermath of a vehicle accident, victims often feel that their crash injuries are severe or catastrophic. Unfortunately, legal definitions and insurance companies may not agree with your perspective. For example, Texas uses the term incapacitating injury when...
A car accident can lead to major injuries, losses and vehicle damages. People often receive more compensation when they take the right steps immediately after a car accident. Here is what you should know if you are in a car accident: 1. Call the police To help ensure...
Road traffic collisions of any kind have the potential to result in severe injuries and fatalities. One type of accident that is especially dangerous is rear-end collisions. Rear-end collisions occur when a vehicle to the rear collides with the car in front of it....
Bicyclists should be able to ride without having to worry about being injured by drivers. This is especially true in areas where there are bicycle lanes. One of the biggest hazards for bicyclists is dooring. Dooring occurs when a vehicle door is opened in the path of...
When a motor vehicle collision occurs, the consequences can include major property damage and significant personal injuries. Some of the injuries possible in a car crash could permanently change an individual's health, their relationships and their economic...
Many driving distractions are technically easy to avoid. For instance, people get distracted by their cellphones all the time. But drivers could choose to leave their phones in their pockets. They could also choose to only make calls or texts after they arrive at...
Car crashes can lead to several kinds of injuries that can negatively impact a person’s life. For example, the eyes are one of the areas of the body that can suffer injuries. These can be particularly traumatic because they can affect a person’s ability to see. Many...
If you’re thinking of putting on some green and tipping a few cold ones back this St. Patrick’s Day, you’re far from alone. Roughly 54% of the people in this country indulge a little on the holiday, and more than 13 million pints of Guinness alone are consumed....
A car accident, even a minor one, can leave you shaken and confused. During those high-adrenaline moments, all you want is to get home as fast as you can and forget about what happened. Amidst the chaos that comes with a car crash, it is tempting to overlook the need...
Every year, over a million people are injured in car accidents in the U.S. One thing that is often forgotten is that passengers can be injured as well as drivers. Those in the back seat of a vehicle during a crash may be more vulnerable to injuries, and here’s why. ...
