Car accidents happen all the time. When they do, responsible motorists stop, assess the damages, call 911 and follow the due process to resolve the matter. But what happens when you are involved in a hit-and-run accident? A hit-and-run accident happens when one party...
When you buy a product, you expect it to perform a specific function and to meet certain safety standards. Unfortunately, some companies release products for sale that have major design issues, defective components or substandard materials that leave them more liable...
Car crashes can cause many different kinds of injuries, and most of them are obvious. If you break your leg, you won't be able to walk away from the crash. If you hurt your spinal cord, you may not be able to move at all. However, if you hurt your brain, it could be...
When car crashes occur, the person responsible often doesn't want to admit what they did. After all, causing a wreck might mean tickets and a big claim against their insurance policy. It may be their word against yours, and the police officer making the determination...
Actions that you take in traffic have different degrees of risk. Some behaviors are far more dangerous than others, and identifying these dangerous maneuvers can reduce your risk in traffic. Although they may seem relatively boring and commonplace, left-hand turns are...
After you’ve been hurt in a car crash by a negligent driver, you can bet that the other party’s insurance company won’t waste any time looking for ways to minimize your injuries and devalue your claim. That’s why you need to be informed about what you can do to...
Just about everybody understands that if a negligent driver causes a car accident, the victim can sue them to recover the costs of their medical bills, damaged vehicle and other personal property, loss of earning capacity, and other economic harm that they suffered....
If you have a car crash, showing how it was the other driver’s fault will be crucial to claiming compensation. California works on the basis of percentage fault, so the higher percentage of fault you push onto the other driver, the higher the percentage of costs you...
If you are out cycling and a car hits you, the odds you escape without injury are low. How much harm you suffer comes down to several factors. Speed is one. The faster the car is going, the greater the impact force. That is why it is crucial that areas with lots of...
If someone crashes into you and you feel fine, you might consider the crash has already disrupted your day enough, without wasting more time going for a medical check-up. Yet this could be a massive mistake. Getting immediate medical attention is crucial after a crash...