A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that women are more likely to suffer a severe injury or be killed in a car crash than men. That is not because women are “more delicate” or “worse drivers.” It is to do with the cars each sex...
When people hear about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they often associate it with those who have been to war zones. They do not imagine that they or their loved ones could deal with PTSD as the result of a relatively minor car accident. However, car accidents...
A rear-end crash may not have the same odds of leading to a fatality as a head-on crash. However, it can still lead to catastrophic injuries. If you’re a parent who is driving with children in the back seat, you also want to be aware of the increased danger they face...
After you’re involved in a crash with another person, your next step will be to make a personal injury claim against their insurance. Making a claim against their insurance is known as a third-party claim, because you’re the third party involved next to the driver and...
If you’ve been involved in a serious collision, the last thing you want to have to worry about is an insurance company trying to lowball you. You’ve been through significant pain and suffering, so offering you a low settlement is like adding salt to the wound....
When a vehicle leaves the roadway, the hope is that it will come to a stop without causing any harm. Unfortunately, that isn’t always what happens. Take, for example, this case in which a semitruck left the road and crashed into a home in Mesa. In the crash, one...
Semitruck crashes can lead to very serious injuries that require urgent medical care. The financial consequences of these wrecks can have a profound impact on the life of the victim as well as their family members. Seeking fair compensation for these kinds of...
You were in a bad accident and the other party was clearly at fault. You’re hurting, you're frustrated and you need to vent. Like everyone else, social media is your primary outlet for sharing your experiences and feelings with others. This is not, however, a good...
Checking yourself and the passengers in your vehicle for injury is often the first thing you do after a major crash. Making sure everyone is awake and able to walk may be your first concern. You might also check for signs of bleeding, bruising or broken bones....
There’s no exact science to managing the aftermath of a car accident, as you never know what type of circumstances you’ll be dealing with. However, when you have a basic idea of what you should and shouldn’t do, it’s much easier to tackle this challenging situation...
