After an accident, you need to gather the right evidence to build a strong compensation claim. This evidence is crucial. It often determines whether you can secure the compensation you deserve. Without the right evidence, you risk weakening your claim and potentially...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
3 mistakes to avoid when filing a car accident insurance claim
Car accidents can be stressful. The events that follow, such as managing recovery, dealing with repairs and interacting with insurance companies, can prove even more challenging. Filing an insurance claim might feel like another daunting task in the mix of everything...
Can adrenaline mask injuries from a car accident?
The human body responds to stimuli in varying ways. A car accident creates an incredibly stressful environment, which may cause your body to release adrenaline or epinephrine, the stress hormone. Your body produces adrenaline to keep you focused and to protect you...
Why drivers flee the accident scene and what to do about it
After the jarring impact of a car wreck, both drivers must check on each other and work out details on how to move forward. But some drivers behave callously, making the already tragic situation even more traumatic. They intentionally leave the accident scene without...
Potential reasons for the recent increase in fatal accidents
Fatal car accidents have become more common recently. For instance, there was an increase of 7% between 2019 and 2020. The following year, there was an increase in fatalities of 10%. The numbers for 2023 are not complete yet, of course, but it could be that fatalities...
Tips for bicycle riders to stay safer
Whether you ride your bicycle through bustling city streets or peaceful rural lanes, safety should always be your top priority. Bicycle accidents can result in severe injuries and in some cases, even fatalities. Adopting appropriate safety measures can significantly...
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 tricks insurance companies use to devalue your claim
It’s been said before, but it’s worth saying again: If you’ve been injured in a wreck, the other party’s insurance company is not your friend. That adjuster on the phone may seem genuinely kind and caring, but their job isn’t so much “pay claims fairly” as it is...
Did road debris cause your accident?
While the chances of you getting into a car accident are rare, crashes are still common enough that they warrant further consideration. Driver errors cause many crashes and rightly take up much of the discussion around collisions, but there are numerous other factors...
What should you expect from a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury can be extremely serious and lead to many major changes in your life. After a serious auto collision, you need to seek immediate medical care to find out if you have a head injury and, if so, how serious it is. A traumatic brain injury can...