If someone asked you whether roads were roads more dangerous in town or in the countryside, you might assume in town. It seems logical as there are far more people and vehicles, far more intersections, parked cars and so on. Yet, surprisingly, it is not true. Figures...
Month: February 2022
What injuries could you sustain in an auto accident?
Auto accident injuries can range from minor bruises to long-term or, worse still, fatal injuries. If you are hurt in a car accident that is another person’s fault, you may be entitled to financial compensation. One of the factors the court will take into account when...
Could you have done more to avoid being rear-ended?
It is normal for drivers to blame each other when a collision occurs. Rear-end crashes are no different, and however obvious it is that the driver who rear-ended you is to blame, do not expect them to admit it. First off, admitting blame would be daft, as it could...
Following all the rules doesn’t always protect pedestrians
People who get hit by a car while crossing the street often get blamed for what happened to them. Others may assume that the victim was crossing against the light or jaywalking. That they brought their serious, even fatal, injuries upon themselves. The idea that...
Knocked off your bicycle? It’s probably not our fault
If you are injured in a collision with a car while riding your bike, you need compensation. Yet, that may be complicated by the driver insisting that you were to blame. While it may have been your fault, it probably was not. There are several reasons why. Some drivers...
Is age the issue with teenage drivers?
Teenage drivers get a lot of bad press. Yet, it is not without reason. Statistics show they are three times more likely to crash per mile than people over 20. Yet, if age is just a number, how can you explain it? Experience is more important than age Age plays a role...