If you were involved in a vehicle crash, you’re likely focused on your physical injuries, which are typically the most obvious and in need of treatment. It’s often not until later that people realize how much the accident has affected their mental and emotional...
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Car Accidents
Reasons for higher nighttime accident rates
When you look at car accident stats, there are typically more of them that occur during the daylight hours than during the night. This is because the volume of traffic during such times is a lot higher. However, upon closer inspection, the risk of being involved in an...
Drugged driving is deadly
When people hear about impaired drivers, they may automatically think about alcohol. It’s possible that a person’s blood alcohol concentration level will come back as 0% but they’re still too impaired to drive. Drugged driving is a major issue because the driver’s...
Distracted driving protections for victims
Victims of distracted drivers can suffer serious damages and harm. To help keep everyone safe, distracted driving is prohibited but it remains important for victims of distracted drivers to be familiar with legal protections available to them when harmed by a...
3 common causes of rear-end collisions
Any type of vehicular accident can have devastating consequences for victims. However, rear-end collisions are severe enough to warrant closer examination in themselves. Studies indicate that rear-end collisions are responsible for thousands of injuries and...
The benefits of obtaining witness statements after a traffic accident
Being involved in a traffic accident can be a stressful process. At times, it may be difficult to get your side of the story across. However, if you have been injured and are seeking compensation for your injuries, it is important to present accurate facts. One way...
Handling your uninsured or underinsured claim
Being involved in a car accident can be stressful under any circumstances. However, it can be even more frustrating and challenging when the driver who caused the accident is uninsured or underinsured. In this situation, you might be worried about how you’re going to...
Why are fatal crash rates so high for teens?
The statistics make it clear that fatal crash rates are higher for teens than for any other age group. For instance, one report on the 2019 numbers showed that there were 258,000 teens in emergency rooms with major injuries, and another 2,400 lost their lives. The...
Is speeding really a victimless crime?
Speeding is one of the most common criminal offenses. Although everyone knows it's illegal to exceed the posted speed limit, most people do it at least a couple of times every week. Drivers often think of speeding as a non-issue. Some people even grumble about the...
How can pre-planning reduce car crashes?
Today you jump in the car at 7:45 am as always to get to work at 8 am on the dot. As you drive a few yards, you realize the pedals are further away than usual. You remember you lent your teenage son the car the night before. You do not have time to stop and adjust the...

