(US laws and general advice) A vehicle accident can be a frightening experience for everyone involved, especially if there are injuries or damage to property. Unfortunately, for some drivers, the experience can go from frightening to downright scary should they then be sued after the accident. The fact is, if you’ve been accused of causing […]
Tag: Car accidents
When Fido is in the Car Crash, Too
Almost every dog loves to go for a ride in the car. Some are all about pushing their snout into the wind, ears flapping, with their tongue hanging out of their heads. Others are content to leisurely lounge on the seat, simply happy to along for the ride. Your canine companion probably will never see […]
Personal Injury Claims Tips
Top Tips When Making Personal Injury Claims With more accidents on the road, work related accidents and slips, trips and falls being reported than ever before, the Accident Advice Helpline has revealed the 6 top tips to help victims successfully make Personal Injury Claims. 1. Write everything down For victims of accidents, it is important to keep […]
Seriously Injured in a Car Accident? Follow These Steps
No one plans or wants to be involved in a car accident. However, more than three million people are injured in car crashes every year. In other words, it could easily happen to you. The sad fact of the matter is that the majority of auto accidents are completely avoidable. Even if you’re a very […]
Atlanta Auto Accident Attorney Discusses Importance of Having UM Coverage
(US Law) This is an article from our personal injury website regarding the importance of having UM coverage and lots of it on your automobile insurance. As an Atlanta auto accident attorney, I too often have clients involved in car accidents with an at-fault driver who only has minimum liability coverage ($25,000.00 in the State […]
Schoolboy Wins Unlikely Car Accident Compensation Claim
A young boy, who is just 16 years of age, has initiated a car accident compensation claim against the insurance company of a driver after sustaining a serious head injury on the way to school. The identities of those involved in the case must remain concealed at this stage due to legal reasons. The car […]
Texting while Driving – A U.S. Law Perspective
In Kansas City, Missouri, 16-year-old Rachel Gannon was recently charged with second-degree involuntary manslaughter after she lost control of her car, crashing into a vehicle driven by Loretta Larimer, a 72-year-old woman. Larimer later died from her injuries. The teenager was distracted by loud music and texting when she caused the crash. Larimer’s 10-year-old granddaughter, […]
Child Safety Seats
Around 25 children between the ages of 0 and 11 years are killed in car accidents annually, about 250 are seriously injured and around 6,000 slightly injured. If a car accident occurs, a child who is unrestrained may be thrown out of the car or thrown forward with a force that is 30 to 60 […]
Why Your Health Insurance Hates Your Car Accident
Below is a guest personal injury law article regarding health insurance and car accidents from Rick Console, a New Jersey personal injury attorney. Rick is the founding partner of Console and Hallowell P.C., an award-winning law firm representing accident victims across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Private health insurance is a job perk for many employees […]