Trucking plays a crucial role in our economy, delivering goods across the country day in and day out. However, this industry's importance doesn't negate the fact that semitruck accidents can lead to serious, sometimes fatal, injuries. By understanding the common...
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How can you know if the driver who hit you was distracted?
Determining whether the driver who hit you was distracted can be challenging, but there are several signs and evidence that can help establish distracted driving as a cause of a crash. Even if you aren’t certain about whether the driver who hit you was distracted at...
Do insurance companies really follow injury victims?
As a whole, the insurance industry isn’t particularly trusting – and maybe that’s understandable. It’s estimated that insurance fraud, whether that involves padded claims or staged car accidents, costs insurance companies $80 billion in losses every year....
Avoid these 2 medical mistakes after a car accident injures you
Those seriously harmed in a motor vehicle accident count on compensation to help them manage their injury and treatment. Under Arizona law, there are no limits on the accident damages an innocent victim can seek. While this is good for victims, remember that you must...
When is it time to hang up someone’s car keys?
There’s no denying that age takes its toll on everybody – and that means making adjustments over time. For a lot of people, one of the hardest adjustments they may have to make is putting down their car keys for good. How do you tell if it’s time? Whether you’re...
Addiction is leading to distracted driving accidents
Distractions are incredibly common, which is why they are such a big cause of car accidents every year. Drivers can be distracted if they try to eat behind the wheel, for instance, or as they try to program their GPS. Some drivers just get distracted by passengers or...
3 extra medical expenses that can affect a personal injury claim
Whether someone gets hurt because they slip and fall at the grocery store or they get rear-ended in heavy traffic, an injury victim may be able to secure reimbursement for their financial expenses from an insurance carrier. When the responsible party doesn't have...
How do insurance companies defend against a car accident claim?
The physical and economic impact of serious motor vehicle accidents can last much longer than most expect. When crash injuries are severe, they may require long-term medical treatment or prevent you from returning to work. Accident victims don't always realize that an...
Why do car accidents happen at night?
While it may be hard to believe, a large number of car accidents happen at night. These kinds of accidents can be extremely dangerous and lead to permanent and fatal injuries. There are a number of contributing factors that lead to nighttime car accidents. Here’s what...
2 ways delayed-onset injuries can complicate crash claims
Many injuries caused by car crashes are obvious right away. Someone with a broken leg won't be able to walk away from a wreck without severe pain, while a spinal cord injury might prevent someone from walking at all. Sometimes, people can easily tell when there is a...