If you’ve been in a car accident, evidence can be the difference between winning and losing a lawsuit. The right evidence can provide convincing proof that another driver was at fault, while the wrong evidence can leave you without the compensation you deserve. In this blog post, we will discuss the significance of preserving evidence …
How Motorcycle Accidents Are Different than Car Accidents
It isn’t shocking that the rate of fatal accidents is higher for motorcycle riders versus motorists operating a passenger vehicle. The physical components, as well as the regulatory aspects, differ for both, creating unique scenarios for both sets of drivers. Safety remains a top concern, with the ever-increasing statistic of crashes for cars and motorcycles, …
Documentation
If you or a loved one have been in a car accident, you know how traumatic of an experience the aftermath can be. You may require medical treatment for your injuries, and undoubtedly will be in constant communication with your car insurance company to sort through the necessary documentation. These are high-stress times, but don’t …
Drunk Driving Kills
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 59 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes over the 2017 St. Patrick’s Day holiday period. 38% of those drivers killed in crashes had a blood alcohol limit higher than .08, and three-quarters of those were at least double that. While many holidays often have celebrations that …
What to Do After a Wreck
No one plans for what to do when they’re in a wreck and often times feel frazzled in the moments following a collision, but the process is simple if you remember these steps. First things first, call the police. Even if the accident doesn’t seem bad the police will record all the necessary information needed …
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries may result from damage to the vertebrae, ligaments or disks of the spinal column or to the spinal cord itself. A traumatic spinal cord injury may stem from a sudden, traumatic blow to your spine that fractures, dislocates, crushes or compresses one or more of your vertebrae. Car accidents are the most common …
Study: Young Drivers with ADHD More Likely to Crash
By Jim Edward Adolescent drivers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a 36 percent higher crash risk than other newly licensed teens. Although elevated, this risk is far lower than previous reports of being four times higher. This is the first large-scale study, recently published in JAMA Pediatrics, to provide detailed information on crash risk …
Dos and Don’ts After A Car Accident
DO Call the police to the scene of the accident. Take pictures of damage to your vehicle, the accident scene and your injuries. Exchange information with everyone who’s at the scene (names, contact, insurance, license number, etc.). Talk to any witnesses, including any passengers, and document their names, addresses and phone numbers. Pay attention to, …
Car Won’t Start? Your Blood Alcohol Level Could Be to Blame
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is fed up with drunk driving. The agency wants to do more to prevent drunk drivers from causing highway accidents. With over 10,000 people killed every year, they are pushing for the development and implementation of “Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS),” safety technology that can help …
Car Insurance Should Not Be Taken Lightly
By Bryan Silver A few years back, GEICO ran a rather humorous TV commercial that put forth a rather caustic commentary—that the only people not aware of GEICO’s ability to save a fairly specific amount of money on car insurance must be living under a rock (Try typing “GEICO” and “rock” into your favorite search …
