Car Accidents

Truck accidents can happen in an instant, but their impact can last for a lifetime. Understanding what often causes these deadly crashes is the first step towards prevention and accountability. From long hours on the road to unchecked mechanical issues, a number of...

While it might not seem like it, many vehicle collisions aren’t solely one driver’s fault. Even if it seems like a driver came out of nowhere and hit you, you can bet that their insurer will try to find something you did that wasn’t safe could be worthy of a traffic...

Many of the most harrowing traffic experiences take place on busy urban roads. Drivers on busy streets and at hectic intersections might make mistakes that cause crashes or might succumb to road rage because of their stress levels. Obviously, motorists need to be...

After an auto accident, victims usually need to seek compensation for their medical bills, vehicle repair or replacement costs, lost wages and emotional turmoil. To improve the odds of recovering the full amount of compensation in an auto accident case, it can help to...

There has been a shift over the years in the way that auto safety technology works. Basic safety systems like airbags and seatbelts were designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a car accident. But modern technology, like blind spot monitoring systems or forward...

You might feel relieved to walk away from an accident seemingly unharmed. You have no broken bones, no visible cuts. You’re just a little shaken up. However, that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. The shock and adrenaline that floods your body right after a crash can...

When most people think of car accidents, high-speed collisions on highways or busy intersections often come to mind. However, parking lots are surprisingly also common sites for accidents. For most people, these areas are generally associated with slower speeds....

One reason that serious collisions can cause such catastrophic harm to the body is that so many different things can occur when vehicles collide. This can result in what is called “polytrauma.” The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which knows a thing or two...

If you’ve been in a car accident, you’re probably wondering how much your claim is worth (in other words, the compensation you are entitled to). It’s a fair question, given the difficult aftermath of a crash. However, the answer isn't always straightforward. Several...

Coming across someone driving down the wrong side of the road toward you can be frightening and astounding. You may wonder how on earth they did not notice they were going the wrong way. Research shows there are several principal causes of wrong-way driving: Alcohol...