You might think that you would know right away after a car crash if you suffered any noteworthy injuries. However, many people get hurt during collisions and don't understand the extent of the injury they experience until much later. Some serious medical conditions...
How much your crash-related injuries will cost you depends on many factors. Your age and underlying health issues can affect your costs, as can the overall severity of the crash. You have to consider the lifelong medical costs and any income consequences the injury...
Going for a jog often means running along the shoulder of the road, moving against traffic, or running on the sidewalk. This means that, even for those who have been doing it for years, there’s always some level of inherent risk. In order to avoid being struck by a...
There is a sense of freedom that comes along with the privilege of driving. We start when we’re teenagers and don’t really give it another thought. Then, one day, your 78-year-old father is cited for an accident that puts him and the driver of the other car in the...
Most people make consistent payments on their auto insurance policies, often for years or decades, and rarely need to file a claim. Car accident victims want the coverage they purchased when the crash damages their physical well-being and property. Unfortunately, some...
It’s very clear that drinking alcohol before driving – or even while driving – is both illegal and dangerous. But people often think that it’s fine to eat or drink other goods in the car. In fact, having a cup of coffee on the way to the office is a staple for many...
Pedestrians have nothing to protect them if they get struck by a motor vehicle. The collisions between cars and people are often very one-sided, with the pedestrian suffering severe injuries, while the driver of the vehicle involved may not even end up with a bruise...
Summer is practically here and many people are taking their dogs on car rides to enjoy the heat. You may see a furry friend sticking its head out a car window to enjoy the cool breeze as it flies by. The dog's owners may think some fresh air and a short drive would do...
If you get hurt in a car crash, the expenses you incur might last for years or the rest of your life. You need to look at those financial implications carefully when evaluating a settlement offer from the other driver's insurance company. You probably know that you...
You are surely familiar with many types of distractions that are considered hazardous while driving – texting, talking on a cell phone, eating, reading, horsing around with passengers in the back seat and playing with the radio knob or other controls on the...
