Category: Car Accident

The violent impact of a car accident can cause broken ribs, punctured lungs, sternum fractures, and other serious injuries. If you experience any chest pain after being in a car accident, you should see a doctor immediately. Chest injuries are…

When you file a car accident claim with an insurance company, an insurance adjuster will review the official police report and other evidence to determine who was at fault and whether the claim should be paid. What happens if there…

It might come as a surprise that Thanksgiving, a holiday of gratitude and togetherness, is among the most dangerous in the U.S. Thanksgiving sees increased rates of fires, drunk driving, and serious injuries. Some of these injuries may leave victims…

The nighttime presents a unique set of challenges to pedestrians crossing streets and sidewalks. Drivers cannot see them as easily or immediately as during daylight hours, and pedestrians need to constantly be aware of oncoming vehicles. The National Highway Traffic…

A frightening trend is occurring across the country – a steep increase in injuries and deaths caused by distracted driving accidents. In a recent report described as one of the most comprehensive examinations to date of how to reduce distracted…

Many people who have been in car accidents understand that the long-term effects of an accident can be just as costly as immediate losses. Being in a car accident may cause your auto insurance carrier to raise your premium, the…

Large trucks make up 5% of all registered vehicles and 9% of fatal accidents in the United States. While large trucks don’t cause more accidents than other vehicles, these collisions often result in deadlier crashes, with a higher number of…

Tailgating or following too closely behind another car is dangerous behavior, and often a form of road rage. It can easily lead to rear-end collisions and injury accidents. In South Carolina, 3,494 people were injured in 2019 by drivers following…