In some motor vehicle accidents, both or all drivers involved in the accident may be driving without auto insurance. In this case, the injured party or parties who were not primarily responsible for the accident may have to file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for medical bills or loss of income due to…
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Car Accidents In Construction Zone Statistics Whenever we see a construction zone on an expressway, highway, or any other type of road, the first thing we think about is how much of a delay the construction will cause us in getting to our destinations. What we do not necessarily think about, however, is the possibility…
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The Dangers of Distracted Driving Every driver faces all kinds of distractions while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, in some cases these distractions can lead the driver to cause an accident. Distracted driving accidents can cause injuries that can last a lifetime and lead to severe disabilities. If a driver deliberately or negligently allows a distraction…
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Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Passengers Most motor vehicle accidents are chaotic events. In many events, the parties involved in the accident and their insurance companies may not agree upon who was at fault. As a passenger, you know that you are not to blame for the accident, so why should you be forced to wait…
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National Car Accident Statistics The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that over $836 billion was lost due to the harm caused by car accidents throughout 2010. When considering car accident injuries, most people’s first thoughts go to extreme, severe and apparent injuries. More often, however, victims of car accidents don’t even realize they are injured right…
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Distracted driving causes accidents, and the number of distracted driving and texting accidents are increasing at an alarming rate. Legislators across the nation have attempted to tackle this difficult issue, but it’s impossible to outright ban the common causes of distracted driving like eating, changing the radio station or using a GPS. Some forms of…
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While often overlooked, vehicle tires play a crucial role in transporting most Americans every day. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that tire defects or failures cause thousands of injuries across the nation yearly. Experts estimate that over 500 people perish each year in car accidents caused by tire failure. Read on to learn more…
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Not all injuries are created equal and not all behave the same way. Although there are many injuries that are very obvious right after an accident, such as burns, cuts, broken bones, and severe bruising, there are also many injuries that aren’t noticeable immediately. This can include damaged muscles, hairline fractures in bones, brain injuries,…
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Getting into a car accident can often result in certain parts of the body being put under a lot of strain or being seriously injured. Although it depends on the type of accident and where a victim’s car was hit during the accident, there tend to be certain types of injuries that medical professionals see…
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Aggressive driving is one of the most dangerous forms of driving in Florida. It can be just as dangerous as distracted, drowsy, and impaired driving because the driver is knowingly driving using aggressive tactics. The official definition for aggressive driving from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is “the operation of a vehicle that…
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