Car Accidents

Car Accidents

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Know the law

April is designated as national Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Cellphone use is one of the biggest distractions while driving. Texting poses the greatest danger for drivers due to the mental, physical, and visual distractions it creates. Cellphone usage behind...

How a car accident can affect your work and income

Car accidents can disrupt your life in many ways. Beyond the immediate physical and emotional toll, they can significantly impact your work and income. Understanding these effects can help you navigate the challenges ahead and protect your financial stability....

Maximize your injury claim with lost wages documentation

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...

3 aspects victims often overlook in car accident injury claims

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...

3 effects of a car accident on your job

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...

Your contribution to a crash could reduce your compensation

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’...

3 crash injuries that may require several surgical procedures

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...

Signs that you may have suffered whiplash in a car accident

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...

What kind of injuries can seat belts cause?

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...

The 3 types of distracted driving

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....