Are Delivery Services Responsible for an Increase in Car Accidents?
August 9, 2021Although the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been devastating for many businesses, including restaurants, bars, movie theaters, and other service-based industries, business is booming for delivery services such as Amazon, GrubHub, and HelloFresh. Whether consumers want a new pair of shoes, the latest electronic gadget, or a week’s worth of groceries, the ordering process is simple » Read More
Is Legal Marijuana Causing More Car Accidents?
August 2, 2021Multiple studies over the past few years have shown that, in states with legalized or decriminalized marijuana use, car accident rates have gone up slightly. In one study, researchers found that car accidents increased after states legalized marijuana use by about 10 percent. But five percent of that increase was directly related to alcohol use. » Read More
What Should Drivers Know about Rear-End Collisions?
July 19, 2021The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly one-third of all car accidents in the United States are rear-end collisions. According to one source, that amounts to over one million crashes annually. Seven percent of those accidents are fatal. These accidents are especially scary for the driver in front, who may not see » Read More
What are the Leading Causes of Car Accidents?
June 21, 2021Car accidents kill thousands of people every year in the United States. Millions sustain personal injury in car accidents throughout the country annually. Most people would agree that if they had the power to prevent car accidents from taking lives and injuring people, they most certainly would take action against such tragedy. What is incredible » Read More
Can a Car Accident Aggravate a Spine Condition Such as Spondylosis?
May 18, 2021Car accidents can cause a wide range of personal injury, including broken bones, cuts and lacerations, organ damage, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Spinal cord injuries are also common, particularly if the vehicles were traveling at a high speed and the force of impact was severe. In addition to the injuries that are directly caused » Read More
What Should I Do if I am in a Car Accident with a Police Car?
May 10, 2021High-speed pursuits by law enforcement are often necessary to apprehend an individual who is breaking the law. Unfortunately, there are times when innocent motorists get caught in the crosshairs of these pursuits. If a motorist is hit by a police car, he or she can suffer serious personal injury, particularly if the police car was » Read More
How Common are Car Accidents at Intersections?
April 20, 2021Busy intersections can have cars coming and going from four different directions, with some motorists driving straight through the intersection and others turning right or left. The busier the intersection, the greater the risk for an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 40 percent of car accidents in the United » Read More
What Happens if I Cannot Work Because of My Car Accident Injuries?
April 13, 2021Car accidents can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. Even if the victim and the at-fault driver have insurance, there may be disagreements between the insurers and other delays in getting compensation. This is especially troubling when the victim cannot work because of personal injury. It does not matter if the victim worked part-time, full-time, » Read More
What Do I Need to Know About Wrong-Way Car Accidents?
April 6, 2021A wrong-way car accident occurs when a motorist drives in the opposite direction of traffic on a highway, resulting in a serious collision with a vehicle that is traveling in the right direction. Oftentimes, this can cause a high-speed head-on collision. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), up to 400 car accident fatalities are » Read More
What are the Top Safety Tips for Spring Driving?
March 22, 2021Spring has arrived, and the changing season is the perfect time for motorists to make sure that their vehicle is in good working order. The winter weather can cause a lot of wear and tear on a vehicle, so it is important to make sure that the tires, brakes, engine, and all the other parts » Read More