Car accidents are one of the top causes of injury and death in the United States. In fact, over seven million auto accidents occur every year across the nation. And even minor car accidents can result in injury. Fortunately, if you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled...
A hit-and-run accident occurs when an at-fault driver flees the scene of the accident before notifying the authorities. In a hit-and-run situation, victims are often left traumatized and unsure of how to proceed. Although it’s impossible to predict a hit-and-run accident, you must know what to do if you ever find yourself...
Most people anxiously await New Year’s Eve each year. After all, this holiday is often associated with new beginnings and a fresh start. As such, New Year’s Eve is heavily celebrated every year—often with lots of drinking. Unfortunately, many New Year’s Eve partygoers make the poor decision to drive home after several...
Driving during the winter presents unique challenges, particularly to those who must navigate snowy and icy conditions. Car snow accidents are common during the winter, and they often result in serious injuries. Fortunately, however, if you prepare adequately, your odds of staying safe while driving in the winter increase dramatically. In this...
Several states require drivers to obtain vehicle safety inspections regularly. In these states, a failed vehicle inspection can result in a rejected inspection sticker. In addition, a driver who fails to obtain an inspection or has an expired inspection may be subject to fines or face auto insurance suspension. This issue is...
People often associate post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, with soldiers, police officers, and others who routinely experience traumatic events. Although people involved in these professions are certainly highly susceptible to PTSD, this disorder reaches far beyond these high-stress professions. In fact, PTSD can affect any person who experiences a situation...
Studies indicate that drivers on the road at night are about three times more likely than daytime drivers to be involved in a serious automobile accident. The reason for this is that driving at night presents several risks that aren’t present during the day. In this article, we examine some of...
No one wants to be involved in an auto accident. However, should you ever find yourself in this situation, you certainly don’t want to make the situation worse. Unfortunately, people often make easily avoidable mistakes following car accidents. In this article, we examine the top five mistakes that people make after...
When you file a car accident lawsuit, prior lawsuits can have an effect on your case. Although every car accident case is unique, plaintiffs sometimes face hurdles for a second car accident, with defense attorneys attempting to label them “habitual litigants.” In fact, even if a second car...
A car accident is often a frightening experience. Not only must victims contend with the pain and suffering of accident-related injuries, but they also must face the stress of trying to determine how to pay expensive car accident medical bills. This often leaves victims wondering who pays the medical bills after an...
