When you get injured in a car accident, the consequences can extend far beyond the immediate aftermath. If you determine you are unable to work due to the injuries you sustained, the financial strain can quickly become overwhelming. Lost wages are not just about the...
After a motor vehicle accident, victims often immediately focus on addressing the visible—damaged vehicles and apparent physical injuries. However, less obvious aspects of an injury claim can be just as critical as the evident damages. Here are three of the most...
Being involved in a car accident can result in many effects besides injuries. Your job and future career opportunities can be substantially impacted by the crash. Here is how this may happen: 1. Time off work It's vital to take time off work after an accident, even a...
If you think you contributed to a car accident in New York, you may be worried that it could prevent you from recovering compensation for your damages. Fortunately, it’s not the case, at least in New York. First, it’s important to note that New York is a ‘no-fault’...
Car accidents are often associated with life-threatening physical harm, such as severe traumatic brain injuries. However, even non-life-threatening injuries can pose substantial hardships, often requiring multiple expensive surgeries. Take, for example, hand crush...
Car accidents are traumatic events that can result in a range of injuries. One particularly common injury associated with rear-end collisions is whiplash. This condition develops when the head is suddenly jerked forward and then backward (or side-to-side), causing...
There is no doubt that seat belts have saved many lives over the years. They prevent people from moving around and being ejected from the vehicle in a collision. Nonetheless, even seat belts can’t prevent all injuries. In fact, seat belts can cause very serious...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 3000 people die in distracted driving accidents every year. On top of that, thousands more are injured. Distractions while driving come in various forms, but they fit into three main categories....
There are those who believe that the only way to avoid some motorcycle accidents is to lay down the bike. This is a slang term, but it generally just means tipping the bike over on purpose, while in motion. People do it because they believe that there are situations...
It often feels like rural roads should be safer than city streets. Part of it has to do with the physical space and the design, as rural roads are often straight, wide open spaces without complicated designs and with lower traffic levels. This just naturally feels...