Winter is upon us, ushering in an increase in personal injury accidents along with the cold, snow, and ice. As temperatures drop, parking lots, sidewalks, and other walking areas become snow-covered, icy, or slushy, creating dangerous conditions for slip and fall accidents. According to the CDC, medical costs for winter slip and fall accidents exceed […]
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Can You Suffer PTSD After a Car Accident?
Car accidents can be life changing. The cost to repair or replace your vehicle or other damaged property may be financially devastating. Injuries may require extensive medical treatment. Other lasting effects are psychological, such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Despite popular belief, it is not just military in combat scenarios who are at risk of […]
What Are Common Car Accident Injuries?
Each year, millions of Americans are injured in car accidents, with some having more serious injuries than others. Even with vast improvements in vehicle safety over the past few decades, injuries still happen. Certain car accident injuries happen more often than others. The most common car accident injuries are listed below. Soft Tissue Injuries Perhaps […]
How Can Facial Injuries Be Prevented in a Car Accident?
Facial injuries from car accidents are very common. Not only are cuts, fractures, and burns to the face very painful, these injuries sometimes require surgery and reconstruction. Some leave permanent scars that can never be fully repaired. Unfortunately, these and other bodily injuries are not entirely preventable, particularly in high-speed collisions. However, there are steps […]
What Should I Do After a Serious Car Accident?
A car accident can leave you with vehicle repairs, excessive medical bills, and possibly even a life that is altered forever. Even minor car accidents can leave people with thousands of dollars in car repair costs and just as much, if not more, in medical expenses. Knowing what to do after a car accident can […]
What Are Leading Causes of Parking Lot Accidents?
Car accidents are bound to happen with so many vehicles and people moving in different directions in parking lots. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), tens of thousands of these accidents occur annually, resulting in debilitating injuries and costly property damage. It is not always easy to determine who is at fault for a […]
Can Refusing Medical Treatment Affect My Car Accident Claim?
Many people do not show signs of serious injury right away after a car accident. Along with a desire to convince themselves that they escaped unharmed, they often make the mistake of refusing medical treatment immediately following the accident. Health is the most critical concern after being involved in a collision, so refusing medical treatment […]
How Are Cars Tested for Safety?
Every vehicle on the road has to pass significant safety testing. If a vehicle, whether it is a truck, car, or motorcycle, does not pass these tests within a specific range, it will not be allowed to be sold in the United States. Automobile manufacturers need to make sure the vehicles they design and manufacture […]
What Are the Main Causes of Rollover Car Accidents?
Rollover car accidents are among the deadliest types of collisions that you could experience. Fortunately, rollover accidents are relatively rare. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that only about two percent of all motor vehicle accidents are rollover collisions. However, rollover accidents account for about 30 percent of all traffic fatalities in the […]
What Are Important Legal Deadlines after a Car Accident?
The time after a serious car accident is hectic and disorienting enough without the thought that your chances of making things right might hinge on a very strict timeline. While dealing with the fallout of property damage and physical injuries, you must also remain aware that time is running out on your ability to seek […]