Witnessing a car accident can be a stressful experience, and many people may not know how to react. Unfortunately, some may even choose to drive away instead of offering assistance. How you respond can greatly impact those involved in the accident. By following some...
People injured in a car crash will have a stack of bills to pay on the same day that the collision occurs. Tow truck invoices, statements from hospitals and even an ambulance bill can all add financial pressure to an already stressful situation. Worrying about those...
Being followed by a tailgater can be frustrating and stressful. You find yourself constantly checking the mirrors, worried that they’re going to cause a rear-end accident and you’re going to be injured. Some people deal with this by slamming on the brakes. They called...
Experiencing a car accident can be a traumatic event that can leave lasting emotional and psychological effects on the individuals involved. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common condition that can develop following such traumatic incidents. Recognizing...
A motor vehicle collision involves such extreme force that it's not surprising that people end up with brain injuries after a wreck. In fact, car crashes are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), along with falls and violence. Sometimes,...
When you’re trying to stay safe on the road, one of the best things you can do is to become a defensive driver. You can’t prevent other drivers from making mistakes. They are going to cause accidents. But, by being a defensive driver, you may be able to avoid the...
Liability insurance coverage makes the risks of driving financially manageable for the average adult. Given how much damage a collision can cause, the average person really cannot afford the liability that results from a crash without proper insurance coverage. If...
When a pedestrian is involved in an accident with a car, it’s very clear that the pedestrian is the one who is facing the greatest degree of danger. Many pedestrian accidents, even at low speeds, can result in fatal injuries. Pedestrians are quite vulnerable and...
Before the process of recovering damages can begin, insurance companies and the court will want to know who is at fault, or bears the greatest responsibility, for the accident with definitive confidence. After a crash occurs, evidence such as the other motorist’s...
The death of a loved one under any given circumstance is traumatic, to say the least. When your loved one’s death is due to someone else’s negligent actions, this could be grounds for a wrongful death claim. But, who can file a wrongful death claim – and when?...
