After life-threatening injuries, long-term injuries are the greatest concern for anyone involved in a car crash. Many people are under the false impression that a minor car accident can’t cause serious, long-term injury but medical research shows even minor fender benders are able to cause lasting damage to muscle and…
A minor car crash can have major repercussions. If you delay seeing a doctor after the mishap, you may put your health at further risk, weaken an insurance claim and jeopardize a court hearing. Many people believe that they have to muster up their fortitude and just tough it out….
Being involved in any type of a car accident can be traumatizing. If you are in an accident involving a driver who leaves the scene, it could cause even more fear or anxiety. The good news is that there are several steps that you can take to make sure that…
Not all states require the same insurance coverage for drivers. Some states are No-Fault states and some are At-Fault states and if you are involved in a car accident your state’s status will determine how your insurance claim is handled. No-Fault No-Fault means that a driver does not have to…
One of the scariest driving situations motorists face on the highways is when an 18-wheeler is bearing down on their vehicle from the rear. There are no conventional personal vehicles on the road that are a physical match for a big-rig when impact is obvious. Tractor-trailers can do extensive damage…
When you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident, even if it’s a minor one, you’ll most likely be in shock for at least a few hours. During that time, you may not feel pain or discomfort and think you’re fine. Subsequently, however, you may realize that your body has suffered…
The minutes following a car accident are considerably more important than most people might think. Given the situation, most drivers are usually too shocked and disoriented to know how to react, and unfortunately for those people, their state of mind is far too easy to take advantage of for the…
When a person submits a claim to their insurance company they will eventually have to deal with an adjuster from the company. An adjuster will be responsible for collecting all the facts of a case and determining its value. It is also the job of an insurance adjuster to pay…
Car Accidents Involving Big Trucks – Vehicle Size Correlates to Damage and Injuries It’s a commonly held belief that driving a large vehicle keeps you safer in the event of a car accident. Are trucks and SUVs really safer than a compact or mid-size car? According to the Centers for…
It is commonly believed that school buses are among the safest modes of travel on the road today. After all, these behemoths transport some of the most precious cargo in the country every day for most of the year, and their specifications and operation are regulated by government agencies funded…
