The costs incurred by car accident injuries in the United States are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the collective lifetime medical cost of crash injuries to Americans is estimated to be $18.4 billion dollars. The lifetime cost of loss-of-work is even higher, estimated to be $32.9 billion dollars. Each[…]
Families across the United States are eager to get on the road this summer and go on vacation after more than a year of pandemic restrictions. The increase in vehicular traffic also means a greater chance of getting into a car accident on vacation. Here are some tips for vacationers regarding what to do in[…]
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more traffic accidents happen in the warm summer months than any other time of the year. With the official start to summer rapidly approaching, there is no better time than now to brush up on some useful precautionary measures that can help to reduce[…]
If someone is injured in a car accident, the degree to which they are found to be at fault may affect the amount of damages they can legally claim to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering for any personal injuries. Determination of fault often hinges on evidence collected at the scene.[…]
After a car accident, a person’s phone can be a lifeline. In addition to calling 911 for help, car accident victims can preserve critical evidence for a personal injury claim using various features of their smart phone. However, the force of an impact during an accident can send objects inside a car flying in all[…]