Category Archives: Car Accident Whiplash
What is Loss of Consortium?
When a person is injured by someone else’s negligence, there are a lot of long-term damages that can occur. When we are in a close relationship with a child, parent, or grandparent, there are emotional ties involved. A car crash or other accident can cause long-term physical and mental injuries that can make it… Read More »
What Are Vehicle Incursions?
You have probably heard of vehicles crashing into stores, houses, offices, restaurants, and other buildings. You may think of them as fairly uncommon, but the truth is that in the United States, they happen every single day. That’s right, these accidents don’t just happen in the movies. Statistics show that 100 of these crashes… Read More »
Total Loss Threshold for Texas
After a major accident, your vehicle may be damaged beyond repair. Your vehicle may be considered totaled, or a total loss. In Texas, a vehicle is considered a total loss when the cost to repair it equals or exceeds 100% of its actual cash value (ACV). This means that if repairing your car would… Read More »
What Makes a Crash a Fender Bender?
You may have heard a minor collision be called a fender bender, but what exactly does that mean? The term comes from the idea that only the vehicle’s fender gets bent or scratched, but it’s possible for bumpers and other parts of a vehicle to be affected as well. In any case, a fender… Read More »
Chest Pain After a Car Accident
After a car accident, you may be looking out for common injuries such as whiplash. However, many people ignore chest pain. They may think it’s just stress from the crash. However, chest pain can mean something serious, so it’s best to see a doctor as soon as you experience pain. Time is of the… Read More »
What is Ram Raiding?
There are many types of car accidents to know about. Sometimes vehicles collide with objects besides other vehicles, such as buildings. These crashes are often accidental, but there are situations in which a car-building collision is done on purpose. Why would someone do something like that? For the purpose of theft. You may never… Read More »
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
It can be scary to learn that a loved one is in a coma, but accidents such as car crashes can cause severe injuries such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). TBIs and other serious injuries can lead to a loss of consciousness, which is often measured by a tool called the Glasgow Coma Scale…. Read More »
How to Get a Fair Settlement for Your Totaled Car
Some car accidents are minor fender benders that result in barely a scratch. Others are more serious in nature, resulting in major damage to your car. In some cases, your vehicle may even be totaled. When your vehicle is totaled, it is a total loss. That means it will cost more to repair it… Read More »
How to Stay Focused While Driving
So much is published about the dangers of distracted driving. While the answer is to just do nothing but drive, the truth is that we live busy lives. Many of us try to multitask while behind the wheel, resulting in a lack of focus. When you’re driving, you’re often thinking about things that need… Read More »
Common Car Accident Myths That Can Hurt Your Claim
After a car accident, you may be confused about what to do. There’s a lot of information online and some of it can be contradictory. Your family members may be telling you one thing, but you find different information elsewhere. A car accident can cause significant health issues as well as legal problems, and… Read More »