Motor vehicle accidents often result in obvious expenses like car repairs and medical bills. However, many injured parties face long-term costs that are less immediate but equally impactful. These hidden expenses can significantly affect a person’s future and may...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Long-term effects of car accident injuries
The short-term effects of getting into a car accident are immediately apparent. Aside from the usual physical injuries, victims can instantly feel the impact of medical costs, as are the lifestyle limitations the accident imposes. The long-term effects are more...
Filing a whiplash claim can be worth your time
When involved in a car crash, especially one with a forceful impact, a common injury that you might sustain is whiplash. It is a pain in your neck caused by strained muscles, ligaments and tendons when the impact causes your head to jerk back and forth. While...
The dangers of distracted driving due to modern technology
Whenever people get behind the wheel, they will probably share the road with someone casually flipping through their social feeds and texting while driving. While some people may think this is harmless, the fact is that driving while distracted by a phone can put...
The hidden and unexpected costs of a motor vehicle accident
After a car accident, a person can face a range of immediate costs that swiftly strain finances. For instance, medical bills for hospital fees, doctor consultations, prescribed medications and therapy sessions can be a significant expense. Additionally, there is the...
How to avoid falling victim to ‘crash for cash’ scams
When you think you’ve seen it all, a new kind of fraud, known as “crash for cash” scams, is on the rise. This scam involves fraudsters deliberately causing car accidents to file false insurance claims or make money from unsuspecting motorists. Aside from causing...
Why medical records are your superpower in PI cases
If you are involved in an accident and sustain injuries, your medical records become the superhero cape for your personal injury case. These records are not simply paperwork with your doctor’s notes on them; they have so much valuable information to make or break a...
Why do car accidents occur?
Car accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence on our roads, often resulting in injuries, property damage and even fatalities. While operating a vehicle responsibly can help you avoid many accidents, there are some situations out of your control. This is...
How to determine fault in a multi-vehicle accident
Establishing car accident fault, in most cases, is a challenge. However, untangling the truth becomes more complicated when the accident involves more than two vehicles. If you recently experienced a multi-vehicle crash, there are ways that you can prove who caused...
How to stay safe on your motorcycle this summer
Summertime is the perfect time to embrace the open road on your motorcycle. Unfortunately, this is also the time when you are more likely to suffer from a serious injury. Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than cars. Fortunately, there are a few things that you...