Car Accidents

Any car accident can immediately complicate a person’s life, but the situation can become even more confusing when the vehicle the individual was driving was a rental car. As is the case with any other motor vehicle accident, liability for damages will depend on which motorist was at fault for the crash….

The immediate aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming and confusing. The initial shock and rush of adrenaline often means that individuals do not realize that they’ve been hurt until the effects wear off. While victims with severe injuries will often be transported to a local hospital for emergency…

Why Are Knee Injuries Common After Car Accidents? While most people understand how essential their knees are to support the body’s weight and movement, many do not know that the knee joint is one of the largest and most complex joints. Because of the complexity of this joint, it is…

When approaching an intersection with a three-colored traffic signal, almost every driver understands that red means stop and green means go. However, there may be some confusion about the proper reaction to a yellow light. A yellow signal is merely a warning that a light is changing from green to…

During the holidays, many of us pile into our cars and take long road trips across the state or across the country to celebrate with family and friends. This means that many of us will be driving for longer periods than usual, on roads we are unfamiliar with, sometimes in…

Whether you are going for a short drive or a long trip, it is important to properly secure your pets and keep your vehicle maintained properly to prevent injuries in accidents. Unrestrained pets can be a distraction for the driver and can contribute to a collision. In the event of a crash, a pet…

With last year’s car accident statistics beginning to be analyzed, traffic fatality numbers are looking pretty grim. Various estimates place the number of deaths from motor vehicle accidents in the United States in 2017 around 40,000. Any accidental death is horrible, but what makes these deaths all the more tragic…

After several decades of declining traffic accidents on U.S. roadways, there was a sudden 14.4 percent surge in traffic-related fatalities over the past two years. Authorities report that there were 100 vehicle deaths every day in 2016 — a painful warning that something is very wrong on the streets and…

While a personal injury lawsuit will not bring back a loved one or undo the pain caused by a completely preventable accident, it can help secure a measure of justice and much needed financial compensation for the family of the victim. If the driver responsible for the crash was speeding or driving…

Self-driving cars are becoming a reality. While not yet widespread, autonomous vehicles are starting to hit the roads for testing in a number of states. Some drivers may find this trend alarming. The safety concerns are obvious. Can a computer really drive like a human? At the moment, the answer…