Liability is important in a car accident because it determines who is required to pay compensation to the other party, and how much. Liability can get a little complicated however and isn’t necessarily an all-or-nothing deal. In many situations, one driver is mostly at fault, but the other driver is a little at fault. For […]
According to the CDC, the cost of medical care and productivity losses caused by motor vehicle accidents in 2017 “exceeded $75 billion” dollars. That’s a huge price tag by anyone’s standards. Fortunately, car insurance can help alleviate a lot of this financial burden. Also, keep in mind that car insurance is legally required in the […]
Compared to the average 2.5 ton car, semi-trucks weigh an average of 40 tons. This vulnerability of smaller vehicles makes it no surprise that when a semi-truck and automobile collide, severe injuries and fatalities occur. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), only 11% of all motor vehicle crash deaths in 2019 occurred […]
Thousands of cyclists are injured each year in automobile accidents. Furthermore, given the obvious size and weight difference between a bike and car, many of these accidents are fatal. In 2019, 846 bicyclists were killed in traffic accidents and the majority of them occurred in an intersection. Whether your preferred method of transportation is driving […]
When you or someone you love is injured in an auto accident, you have the right to seek compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and more. However, there are various myths or misconceptions about auto accident lawsuits that often dissuade people from hiring a lawyer and taking legal action after being involved in […]
According to the National Safety Council, yearly roadway fatalities have been at a steady decline for the past 4 years. However, millions of people are still seriously injured each year due to negligent driving. Many of these people are left with life altering and chronic conditions. Furthermore, they are left drowning in medical bills and […]
Public transportation is the most common way people get around in major cities in New Jersey, Maryland, California, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. This form of transportation has many benefits, such as convenience and efficiency. However, as more people use these services, the risk of public transportation accidents also increases. Furthermore, the top city that uses public […]
The most recent report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed that hit-and-run accidents happen somewhere in the United States every 43 seconds. Since 2006, these types of crashes causing both injuries and fatalities have moved in an upward trend. What are hit-and-run accidents? A hit-and-run auto accident is when one of the […]
Although burn injuries are not as common as other types of injuries sustained from automobile accidents, crashes that result in fire can cause devastating injuries or even death to victims. Burns can cause serious pain and often require rehabilitation depending on how serious the injury is. When you or a loved one has been burned […]
Traffic accidents involving commercial trucks cause thousands of injuries each year. The size and weight of commercial trucks leads to catastrophic odds for the passengers in smaller vehicles. One out of every eight highway-related deaths in the U.S. involves large commercial trucks. According to the DOT, leading contributors to commercial truck accidents include: Problems with […]