Category Archives: Car Accident Whiplash
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 »
How Alcohol and Drugs Increase Red Light Accidents
While driving under the influence is illegal, many drivers feel that they are safe after having a drink or using drugs. Is this really true? How do they really perform while behind the wheel? One study looked at drinking and driving behavior at stop signs and red lights. It examined how alcohol consumption and… 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 »
Car Accident Evidence Preservation Mistakes
At some point, many people will experience a car accident. Car accidents are often stressful and overwhelming, but taking the right steps immediately after a collision is essential to protect your rights and preserve important evidence. The evidence you gather needs to be preserved, so make sure to store everything in a safe place…. Read More »
Elderly Injury Risks in Car Accidents
Anyone can be injured in a car accident, but the elderly face the highest risk. Older adults are at a significantly higher risk of serious injuries during car accidents due to physiological changes associated with aging. Even low-speed collisions that might leave younger drivers relatively unharmed can result in severe injuries for elderly people…. Read More »
What Are Stacked Impact Crashes?
You have probably seen a stacked impact crash during your everyday travels. A stacked impact crash has many other names, such as secondary collision, chain-sequence collision, or multi-phase impact. These accidents occur when a vehicle is involved in two or more consecutive impacts, often within seconds. Unlike a typical multi-car pileup where many vehicles… Read More »