Some holidays, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving, are wonderful times to get together with family and friends. The focus is on good food and seeing loved ones. Other holidays, like St. Patrick’s Day, are more centered around drinking. Although not originally intended to be a drinking holiday, that is how it has evolved in the[…] Read More
Category: Car Accidents
How Can Drivers Stay Safe after the Switch to Daylight Saving Time?
Only Hawaii and parts of Arizona do not participate in daylight saving time. Although the time change can have positive feelings because we get more daylight, there is science to suggest that it, and its fall cousin, can have negative effects on drivers, increasing the risk of a car accident. Scientific Studies For many years,[…] Read More
How Should I Handle Post-Traumatic Headaches after a Car Accident?
It is not uncommon for someone involved in a car accident to have severe headaches in the hours, days, and weeks after the collision. If you have head pain and other headache symptoms, you should see a health care provider as soon as possible to diagnose and document your condition. You may be entitled to[…] Read More
What Evidence Should I Collect after a Car Accident?
A car accident can leave you flustered and angry, especially when you get injured. Your ability to recover from your injuries often depends on the amount of money you can collect from the at-fault driver. To increase your chances of success, you need to collect specific evidence to help prove your case. Although you may[…] Read More
Can Underinflated Tires Cause a Car Accident?
Underinflated tires do present dangers to people in cars. Underinflated tires flatten out and touch more of the road. This causes more friction and increases the likelihood of a car accident. It is the duty of every driver to check their tire pressure regularly. If they do not, they could be at risk of causing[…] Read More
What are Damages for Neck and Back Pain after a Car Accident?
Neck pain and back pain are common sources of discomfort after a car accident. Even minor car accidents can cause serious disruptions to your life through these types of injuries. Do not discount your pain as something unrelated to your collision just because your accident was minor. Your body is telling you there is something[…] Read More
What Are Some Causes of Accidents at Intersections?
Road and highway intersections require special care and close attention from drivers to help make them their safest. However, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) says about 2.5 million car accidents happen at intersections every year. Intersections account for about 40 percent of the more than six million accidents that happen every year in the United[…] Read More
How Can I Prove I Have Whiplash after a Car Accident?
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries people suffer after a car accident, especially rear-end collisions. The problem with whiplash injuries is that they can be difficult to prove, absent additional and more serious personal injury. Whiplash is different for everyone, and the severity of the injury will vary. Because whiplash is unique to[…] Read More
How Should I Handle a Word-Against-Word Car Accident?
With most car accidents and truck accidents, the issue of who was at fault is clear. Rear-end collisions are usually caused by the driver doing the rear-ending. Someone blew through a red light. A driver lost control of their vehicle because they were intoxicated and driving under the influence. All these situations will not have[…] Read More
Can Tailgating Cause a Car Accident?
Tailgating occurs when one driver follows too closely to another and is a significant cause of about a third of all car accidents. Tailgating definitely could cause an accident. Following at a safe distance gives you time to observe what traffic is doing and react accordingly as needed. As long as you have good tires[…] Read More