Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Tire Tread Separation Failure and Accidents
Many of us worry about the reliability of our vehicles. Will I get to work safely? Will my engine light come on? Will my brakes fail? Will I experience a tire blowout? A car is made up of thousands of parts, any of which can malfunction at any time. A tire malfunction can be… Read More »
What to Know About Drug-Impaired Driving
There has been a lot of media attention surrounding drunk driving and how people should not drive after having an alcoholic beverage. But what about consumption of marijuana and other drugs? How does that affect driving? Drugged driving is illegal. Driving impaired by legal or illegal drugs is against the law in all 50… Read More »
What Happens When a Permit Driver Causes a Crash?
It can be an embarrassing situation for a young driver to get into a car accident. It can be even more embarrassing when the driver does not even have their license yet but just a permit. This can be a frustrating situation for the responsible adult who is supposed to be riding along. This… Read More »
Internal Organ Damage from Car Accident
Car accidents can result in a variety of injuries. Internal organ damage is one of the most serious and dangerous injuries that can result from a car accident. Unlike cuts or broken bones, internal injuries are not always immediately visible, which can delay diagnosis and treatment. Even crashes that appear minor can generate enough… Read More »
I Crashed a Rental Car. Am I Covered?
If you crash a rental car, you may assume you have insurance coverage to cover the damages, but this is not always the case. Whether you are covered depends on what insurance you have and how the rental was paid for. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and many drivers are surprised to learn that… Read More »
Why “Minor” Crashes Can Still Cause Major Injuries
Many people assume that if a car accident causes only slight vehicle damage, the victims must also be fine. Insurance companies often rely on this assumption to downplay claims. However, the reality is very different. Even a low-speed collision that appears harmless can cause injuries that are painful, disruptive, and sometimes long-lasting. Some of… Read More »
Microsleep Crashes: A Growing Legal Issue
Have you ever fallen asleep briefly while driving? You might have and not even know it. This is called microsleep and it involves falling asleep for just a few seconds. It often happens when a person is extremely fatigued but is trying to stay awake. Even though this is a short period of time,… Read More »
Chain-Reaction Crashes on Highways
When a car accident happens, it is not always a one-car or two-car event. Sometimes multiple vehicles are involved through a chain reaction. This recently happened in Texas. A fatal multi-vehicle crash shut down the westbound lanes of the East Freeway near a nearby surface street in Houston. The crash caused hours of delays… Read More »
How Social Media Posts Can Damage Your Car Accident Case
You probably spend hours a day on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media sites. Many people enjoy posting regular updates about their lives, but this is not always a good idea. Law enforcement officials are taking advantage of the fact that people tend to overshare online. Increasingly, social media posts are being… Read More »
Role of Event Data Recorders in a Car Accident
After a car accident, memories can get fuzzy. Eyewitness accounts may not be totally reliable. It can be hard to determine what really happened. Who caused the crash? Someone involved in the accident may suffer from serious injuries even though the crash is seemingly minor. The other driver may automatically assign blame to the… Read More »