Being in a car crash is an undeniably traumatic experience. Not only are you left with the memories of the crash itself, but you may also have suffered injuries which can also have an impact on your mental state long after the crash has occurred. While many people focus on the physical effects of being […]
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Determining Fault in a Lane-Change Accident
Lane change accidents have always been a problem on U.S. roads. A driver merges into a lane or turns into a lane and there is already a vehicle right there. Despite the advances in car safety technology such as blind spot monitors or sounds to alert a driver to someone in an adjoining lane spot, […]
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Misread Test Results and Malpractice
We place a great deal of trust in our doctors and other health care professionals. We trust them with our health and well-being. We trust that they will uphold the duty that comes with the standards of their profession. Unfortunately, there are often medical treatment errors that occur and can have serious adverse consequences for […]
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Financial Issues You May Face After an Accident
Being injured in a car accident can turn your life upside down. It can be both physically and emotionally traumatic. On top of all of this, the financial impacts that accident victims face are serious and range from the short term through the long term. With insurance companies fighting claims, denying claims, and constantly trying […]
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Is the Driver Always at Fault in a Single-Car Accident?
In most cases, an accident will involve multiple vehicles. Sometimes, however, single-car accidents do occur. You may think that with just one vehicle involved, liability is clear enough. Afterall, one car means there is only one possibility for who is at fault. As in all personal injury situations, things are rarely so simple. Even in […]
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Safety Benefits and Challenges of Roundabouts
Roundabouts, or traffic circles, were first developed over in the United Kingdom in the 1960s, but are now widely used across the world, including in the U.S. It is, essentially, a circular intersection where cars yield upon entering. The design is intended to foster efficient traffic flow as well as make intersections safer. If you […]
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Red Light Runners
A vehicle that enters an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red has officially committed the violation of running a red light. If a vehicle has already entered the intersection prior to the light turning red, waiting for a chance to make a left turn, for instance, then this is not considered to be […]
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Helmet Laws Save Lives
There is no way to avoid it. Motorcycles are simply and inherently riskier to drive than cars. This is due, in large part, to the basic structural difference between these two modes of transportation. Motorcycles are less stable than cars when braking, particularly in emergency braking situations, and swerving to avoid something such as an […]
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What to Do After a Hit and Run
After a car accident, the stress and hurt of what you have just been through can be isolating. You may feel alone. If you were injured in a hit and run accident, however, you may literally be alone. Being left at an accident scene with the at-fault party speeding off can be an incredibly difficult […]
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Vicarious Liability and Car Accidents
Being injured in a car accident can be scary, to say the least. In addition to the health concerns and worries that come along with such injuries, you may be faced with serious financial concerns. After all, being injured can have more than just an impact on your health and well-being, but it can also […]
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