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Car Accidents
What Is the Correlation Between Speed and Car Accident Injuries?
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury worldwide, and one of the major factors that contribute to the severity of these ... Read more
Who is liable in a brake-checking accident?
Most of us consider ourselves to be good drivers and we’re confident in our abilities to handle a situation on the road, react quickly and ... Read more
When Should You Turn Your Headlights on in California?
It’s Saturday night, and you’re leaving a restaurant in Fresno, California. You start up your car, pull out of the parking lot, and onto ... Read more
Who Is Liable in a California Rear-end Collision?
A rear-end collision is the most common type of collision in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... Read more
Do You Know What To Do After a South Carolina Hit-and-Run Accident?
Pedestrians, drivers, passengers and even bicyclists can have their entire world turned upside down when a negligent driver causes an ... Read more
2021 Statistics on Electronic Device Use by Drivers
The text can wait. If you’re driving, so can just about anything else that requires an electronic device. Drivers in the U.S. began to become ... Read more
Teen Driver Hits Group of Cyclists While Rolling Coal Near Houston, TX
Have you ever been coal rolled? It’s even less fun than it sounds. A teen driver in Texas attempted to “roll coal” on several cyclists, and ... Read more
California Teenager Dies in Self-Driving Tesla Crash
Self-driving cars have been depicted in movies for years. But there’s one thing those futuristic movies like Minority Report don’t ... Read more
When Covid Infections Increased in 2020, So Did Traffic Fatalities
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the leading cause of death in recent years for individuals between the age of 1 ... Read more
Forensic Experts Question Investigation of Tiger Woods’ Car Crash
Tiger Woods, widely considered the greatest golfer of all time, recently suffered career-threatening injuries when he was involved in a ... Read more
The Emotional Toll of Tracy Morgan’s Traumatic Car Accident
Serious car accidents can have a long-term impact on not only your physical health, but also your mental and emotional well-being. One of the ... Read more
Ice Storm in Texas Leads to Massive Multi-Car Pileup
A 130-car pileup that stretched over a half-mile of ice-covered highway left 6 people dead and dozens injured in Fort Worth, Texas. The pileup ... Read more
Arizona Construction Worker Killed in Hit and Run
A “regular” work shift led to tragedy for one Maricopa County family. Frank Dorizio, age 55, was setting up a sign in a designated construction ... Read more
Top 10 Most Dangerous Intersections in Atlanta
Are you an Atlanta native? Or new to the area? Either way, there’s 1 thing we Atlantans know for sure: driving in “Hotlanta,” as out-of-towners ... Read more
Self-Driving Car Accident Case in Arizona is Making Legal Waves
In the “olden” days, you could call for an Uber and a car (with a driver) would pick you up and transport you to your destination. By “olden ... Read more
Do Car Accident Photographs Really Matter in Your Personal Injury Case?
It’s very important that you put away your smartphone while you’re driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ... Read more
Tara’s Story: How She Beat the Odds to Recover from a Horrific Car Accident
Disclaimer: This post may contain some graphic images and/or content. Tara Rahmani was your typical 25-year-old graduate student. That all ... Read more
What Distractions Do Georgia Drivers Face?
Every day in the United States, approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 are injured in crashes that involve a distracted ... Read more
Are Online Car Accident Settlement Calculators Accurate?
There's an online calculator for almost anything — mortgage, student loans, debt payoffs, credit card balance transfers, auto loans or leases, ... Read more
Drowsy Driving Statistics & How To Avoid Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel
Raise your hand if you’re a child of the ‘80s. Even if you’re not, you might be familiar with the legendary Ferris Bueller and one of his most ... Read more
Georgia Statute of Limitations for Auto Accident Claims
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, there’s a good chance you’re feeling overwhelmed. You’re undoubtedly worried about your short and ... Read more
10 Worst States for Deer-Vehicle Collisions
A thick fog rolls over a rural road in the early morning. A white-tailed deer bounds from the tall grass on one side of the road to a patch of ... Read more
What Is It Like to be in a Car Crash?
Car insurance experts say that the average person is involved in a car crash about once every 18 years. That ends up being 3 to 4 collisions in ... Read more
Should I Handle My Car Accident Without Involving Insurance?
A fender bender can leave you annoyed at its inconvenience, but ultimately uninjured. If you accidentally rear-ended someone with just a little ... Read more
Can You Change a False or Inaccurate Police Report?
A police report is a written account of a police officer’s observations. If the police are called to the scene of a car accident, they will ... Read more
What To Do After a Work-Related Car Accident in Georgia
There are certain steps you should take following an off-work car accident. But what happens if the auto accident occurs while you’re on the ... Read more
How Should I Handle an Auto Accident in a Rental Car?
Getting into any kind of car accident can be stressful enough, even if damages are minor and there are no injuries. But if you’re in an accident ... Read more
Should You Sue an Uninsured Driver After an Accident?
The legal system is designed to restore a plaintiff (accident victim) to the financial condition they were in before an accident or injury ... Read more
What Are “No Pay, No Play” Laws, and How Do They Apply to Uninsured Drivers?
No pay, no play. If you’re unfamiliar with this phrase in the context of car insurance law, here’s what it means: A state with a no pay, no ... Read more
What to Expect After a Rear End Car Accident
A rear-end car accident might seem minor, just a bump from behind. But even low-speed collisions can cause life-long injury. What can you ... Read more
The Basics of a Virginia Car Accident Report
After a car accident in Virginia, either an individual or a police officer will submit an accident report. The Virginia Department of Motor ... Read more
“Help! I Just Got Into an Accident While Driving for a Rideshare...What Do I Do?”
Dealing with car accidents is stressful enough, but it gets even more complicated when you’re driving for another organization at the time, like ... Read more
What NOT To Do in Your Rear-End Collision Case
So you were involved in a rear-end car accident, and it wasn’t your fault. Now you’re trying to get paid back for the damage to the car and your ... Read more
Florida Red Light Cameras Are Here to Stay (For Now)
Picture this: It’s a sunny afternoon in Aventura, Florida. You return home from running your dog at the Waterways Dog Park and find an envelope ... Read more
How Can I Get a Police Report Online After a Car Accident?
Police officers are trained to document their observations and actions whenever they’re called to the scene of an accident. This documentation ... Read more
Is Driving Barefoot or in Flip Flops Illegal?
Here in Florida, the weather is usually warm and sunny all-year-long, so it’s not uncommon for many of us to spend a good part of the year in ... Read more
Cannabis and Car Wrecks: Key Facts to Consider
The meteoric rise of the CBD industry has states loosening their cannabis laws. Research shows that, because of this, the rate of drunk driving ... Read more
Rachel’s Story: Navigating the Winding Road to Recovery & Insurance After a Hit-and-Run
Today we welcome Rachel Lesler, a writer, editor and educator who lives in East Tennessee. She tells her experience after being involved in a ... Read more
What’s PIP? Florida’s No-fault Personal Injury Protection for Car Crashes
We’ve all seen and heard the countless jokes and memes about Florida—and, as a Floridian myself, I can say that some are funnier than ... Read more
The 5 Most Dangerous Roads in Montana
Research shows that rural roads are far more dangerous than urban roads. Rural roads are traveled at higher speeds, have narrower shoulders, lack ... Read more
Road Rage in America: Consequences, Causes & Possible Solutions
Road Rage: The rising cause of deaths on our highways What do you think when you hear the term “road rage”? Is it the aggravation felt when ... Read more
Taking Accident Scene Photos After a Car Crash
Many of us spend time in a car almost daily, which means it’s inevitable that most people will eventually be in a car accident. If you find ... Read more
Who’s Liable When Bad Weather Causes a Car Accident in Florida?
According to the Department of Transportation, approximately 21% of car accidents in the United States are related to bad weather. Though you ... Read more
Help! I’ve Been in a Car Crash with No Witnesses. What Now?
Eyewitnesses can be very helpful to determine what really happened after a car accident. If you’ve been involved in an accident, having an ... Read more
How Do I Find Witnesses After a Car Accident?
A good witness can mean the difference between recovering damages after a motor vehicle accident and being liable to the other party for their ... Read more
Georgia’s New Controversial Hands-Free Cell Phone Law: What You Need to Know
Beginning on July 1, 2018, the state of Georgia enacted a new law designed to lower the devastating effects of distracted driving in the Peach ... Read more
What Should I Do After a Minor Car Accident?
So you were involved in a minor car accident… now what? Not all car accidents require hiring an attorney and filing a lawsuit. Some fender ... Read more
I Hit a Parked Car… Now What?
It’s dark, rainy and hard to see out of your rearview mirror. As you’re backing up out of a parking spot, you feel a sudden jolt as you ... Read more
The Emotional and Financial Costs of PTSD After a Car Accident
While many people associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with military combat, the truth is this condition can affect anyone. In fact, ... Read more
Saved by the Mud: A Matter of Life or Death
Today we welcome Christin Lee, a lifestyle blogger from New York City. She bravely shares her story of narrowly surviving a car accident and the ... Read more
Can Someone Sue Me for a Car Accident If I Don’t Have Insurance?
Driving without insurance is a high-speed game of Russian Roulette. You might not lose the game on your first try, but keep trying and eventually ... Read more
The Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians
Tips for staying safe when walking around traffic Today we welcome Legally Blonde & Broke, the writer of a blog dedicated to sharing tips ... Read more
One Eventful Night: Brandon’s Story
A devastating car accident and a traumatic brain injury Today we welcome Brandon Leuangpaseuth, a writer from California. He tells us about his ... Read more
Typical Payout for Whiplash Injury in Florida
Whiplash lawsuits and the average settlement – when you have neck pain and stiffness after a car accident Florida is notorious for car accidents. ... Read more
Why are Driving Deaths in America Rising?
The United States now has the most driving deaths in the industrialized world We like to think that America is #1 in everything, but that is no ... Read more
Who Is Responsible in a Self-Driving Car Accident?
Just because there’s no driver doesn’t mean there’s no court case The idea of a self-driving car seems magical to many people, especially those ... Read more
Rear-End Car Accidents in Texas
Learn how to handle a common Texas car accident Rear-end accidents are the worst because most of the time, you do not know they are about to ... Read more
Driving While High: More Car Accidents on Marijuana Holiday?
Pot smokers’ holiday 4/20 sees 12% more fatal car crashes compared to control days Marijuana users love a good holiday. Their self-proclaimed ... Read more
Whiplash Treatment in Florida
When neck pain, stiffness and headaches remain after a car accident Florida saw 395,785 motor vehicle accidents in 2016. Whiplash is one of the ... Read more
How Does Colorado Test for Driving While High?
What to do if you were hit by a driver under the influence Did you know there are now more marijuana dispensaries in Denver than ... Read more
75 Students Speak Out on Responsibility for Distracted Driving: Part 1
We asked students across the nation whether they thought cell phone manufacturers should be held responsible for distracted driving in our ... Read more
Hit-and-Run Car Accidents in Florida
When a driver flees the scene of a car crash In Florida, after a car accident, drivers involved in the crash are expected to stay at the scene. ... Read more
Motor Vehicle Accident Victims Support Group
Creating a support group for MVA survivors For all of the support groups out there that exist to serve victims of accidents, recovering from one ... Read more
2017 Scholarship Essay Contest: A Winner Declared!
We carefully evaluated 50 entries for this year’s Scholarship essay contest. Picking just one winner was tough; there were a lot of thoughtful ... Read more
The Most Dangerous Roads in Texas
Which highways and interstates to avoid Getting around by car in Texas can be a trying challenge. Sometimes you would do better leaving hours ... Read more
Dawne’s Story: From Car Crash Survivor to Support Group Leader
How one motor vehicle crash survivor decided to help others Join us in welcoming Dawne McKay as she shares her inspiring story from a traumatic ... Read more
Most Dangerous Houston Roads and Intersections
Which streets and intersections have a track record? Texas has some of the busiest highways in the country. Interstates 35 and 610 are bad ... Read more
The Phone Call You Should Ignore after a Car Accident
Unscrupulous lawyers break ethics rules when they contact injury victims First-time car accident victims are not only dealing with physical and ... Read more
The Worst Places to Drive in Florida
Dangerous interstates, highways, roads, intersections – where car accidents happen in Florida Car accidents can happen anywhere, at any time – ... Read more
Hit and Run Drivers
When you’re left alone at the scene of an accident When your car’s been smashed by a hit and run driver, it’s all you can do not to take the ... Read more
The Top 15 Car Accident Websites
Go-to resources for when you need help after a car accident We know how you feel right after a car accident. You're discombobulated. You might ... Read more
Can Someone Sue Me for a Car Accident If There’s No Police Report?
If the police don’t report an accident, it’s like it didn’t happen – right? You can tell yourself that all you want, but unfortunately, that ... Read more
Third Party can be Liable in a Colorado Drunk Driving Case
Dram shop rule can apply to establishments that over-serve customers in Colorado DWIs While drunk driving fatalities have been declining in ... Read more
Top 5 Resources for Post-Accident Reports
Can you remember what you ate for dinner yesterday? If you were shaky on that answer, don’t worry – so is the majority of humanity. Human beings ... Read more
Careless Drivers Cause Major Trauma Even in Minor Car Accidents
After being rear-ended twice by distracted drivers, one woman shares her lessons learned As you feel the impact of your car being hit from ... Read more
“I Had to Mourn the Person I Used to Be”
How being rear-ended in two car accidents changed a young woman's life forever Jennifer Kain Kilgore was only 17 years old when her life was ... Read more
Whiplash – 3 Surprising Facts
That pain in your neck after a car accident probably isn’t in your head – it may be whiplash. Whiplash is a very common injury in many car ... Read more
What if it Was Your Fault?
Seeing the accident from the view of the other person behind the wheel While people who cause car accidents are often thought of as careless or ... Read more
Uber Accidents in Colorado -
Whose Insurance is Responsible?
If you are a passenger being driven by an Uber driver in Colorado and are hurt in a car accident, you have the right to be compensated for your ... Read more
What Is the Best Way to Handle Another Person's Insurance Company After a Car Accident?
I was in an automobile accident and my car was totaled. It was the other driver’s fault. How should I deal with their insurance company? Short ... Read more
What if I was partly at fault in the accident? Do I have a case?
What are the modified comparative fault accident rules in Colorado? First, the bad news. If the accident in Colorado is your fault even a teensy ... Read more
What to Do if You are in a Colorado Pedestrian Accident
We've just published a guide on Colorado's laws governing right of way for pedestrians and drivers. Head on over there for the full story on how ... Read more
How Can I Help My Neighbor After an Accident?
How can I help my new neighbor whose husband was left with a brain injury after a car accident? Picture this. You’re puttering around the ... Read more
Texas DWI and Drunk Driving Accident Laws
Texas saw over 1,400 fatal drunk driving accidents last year, and they remain an all too common occurrence today. Accidents involving drunk ... Read more
Life After an Accident – Getting on the Road to Recovery
Serious accidents can happen in the blink of an eye; one moment you’re on your commute to work and the next you’re in the hospital with very ... Read more
Do I Really Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
This is one of the most common questions that arises after someone has been in an accident. There’s the all-important choice between hiring an ... Read more
Texas’s Statute of Limitations:
What You Need to Know
Timing is critical after a serious car accident or otherwise. The moments, days, and weeks following an accident can be trying, both physically ... Read more
Advice from others who’ve been in a car accident
What people who’ve actually been in a car crash want you to know What do other real people who’ve been there say, when looking back after their ... Read more