An interesting trend has emerged concerning serious accidents. The number of fatal car accidents reported every year has been going up. Historically, this number decreases annually. But it has recently been rising, and safety experts are concerned. One thing that...
Motor vehicle wrecks
Are pain and suffering damages an option after a car accident?
When a motor vehicle accident results in potentially catastrophic injuries like brain trauma or spinal cord damage, victims suffer harm in several ways—physically, psychologically and financially. In the early aftermath of a severe crash, injured victims might not...
How expensive is a traumatic brain injury?
The violent impact of a car crash can easily lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) for the occupants – and that’s not something that victims can recover from on their own. Even if someone has just a mild concussion, they may need hospital care and plenty of rest at...
3 things to know about brain injuries after a wreck
People who are involved in motor vehicle crashes may suffer from a variety of injuries. A brain injury is one that’s possible. These injuries are particularly problematic because of the effects they can have on a person, as well as the vast array of symptoms that the...
Why motorcycle owners often invest in extra insurance
One of the many selling points concerning why motorcycles are excellent forms of transportation is their affordability when compared with four-wheeled vehicles. Motorcycles cost less than four-wheeled vehicles in most cases, unless someone compares a prestige...
Limb amputation may be a risk after severe accident injuries
Collisions between two fast-moving automobiles can result in some of the most severe and catastrophic injuries one may experience. Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage and internal injuries are three examples. Not many consider the possibility of traumatic...
What is a safe following distance when driving?
Many crashes occur because one driver is too close to another. While the driver in the rear might claim the driver in front did something wrong, courts typically hold the person behind to blame. You cannot see what is in front of the car traveling in front of you....
Are child seats still safe after a crash?
A child seat can save your child’s life when they are too small for a standard seat belt to protect them. Yet, like most safety-related things, they will only serve their function if they are in good condition and used correctly. Will a car crash make them unusable?...
Rules to live by when you have to drive in the dark
Daylight savings just ended – and that means a lot of folks will now be heading out on the roads in the morning before the sun actually rises and coming home again when it’s already dark. While you always have to be on your defense when you’re driving, it helps to be...
Understanding how subrogation works after a car crash
If you were involved in a car crash that was the fault of another driver, their insurance is required to pay you for costs such as medical bills and repair or replacement of your vehicle. Unless the other driver was uninsured or underinsured, and you have coverage for...
