Tag Archive for: car accident
Personal Injury | Fatality Rates Creep Back Up
Personal Injury | Traffic Accident Fatality Rates Creep Back Up
Personal Injury . The number of road users killed each year in the U.S. fell by more than 20 percent between 2000 and 2014, but statistics reveal that fatality rates in 2015 bucked…
Personal Injury Lawsuits Over Defective Airbags
Airbags have made headlines recently resulting in personal injury lawsuits being filed. Some airbags, instead of protecting drivers and passengers, have been causing injuries that range from burns to eye injuries and even death. If you or a…
Fleeing the Scene of a Car Accident
If a person leaves the scene of an accident, even if he or she was not at fault, the person may face a variety of criminal charges. Additionally, if the person was at fault in the accident or a person was injured, the person may face stronger…
Texting & Driving, The Numbers Don’t Lie
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is “any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving.” That list includes activities like…
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Chest Pain After a Car Accident
If you or a loved one experiences chest pain after a car accident, be sure to take it seriously. Chest pain can be a symptom of a serious injury or medical condition that may require prompt medical attention.
Causes of Chest Pain…
Who Pays for What After a Car Accident?
After a car accident, many people wonder who actually pays for car damage. It depends on who caused the accident and, as a practical matter, on the insurance coverage that each driver has -- or doesn't have, as the case may be.
If…
First steps to take after a car accident to get compensated.
If you were involved in a car accident due to someone else's carelessness or negligence, you have the right to be compensated for all your injuries and property damage. This compensation usually comes out of a settlement of your…