After some people are injured, they will delay getting treatment to see how severe they think the injuries are. Of course, there are also cases where they know that they need to go to the hospital immediately. However, it may not always be this obvious right from the...
Year: 2022
How to prove phone use in a car crash
If you are in a crash with another driver, you may be sure it is their fault. Yet they may claim it was yours. Anything you can do to show they were to blame will help your case for compensation. One option you should always consider is that they were using their...
How can your owner’s manual help you stay safe when driving?
Every new vehicle comes with an owner’s manual. You can usually find it in the glove compartment. If you bought the car second-hand and it did not come with one, you can find a copy online. If you’ve never read it and have had no problems driving the vehicle, you may...
2 reasons why your dog attack claim may be denied
Dogs provide wonderful companionship to their owners. However, these friendly canines can become the focus of a legal battle when they attack and injure someone. If someone’s dog bites you, you may pursue the animal’s owner or handler for damages through the premises...
Could a business be liable for a drunk driving collision?
Drivers typically always learn about the dangers of intoxication and their driver's education courses. They will also receive frequent reminders about the perils of drunk driving due to public awareness campaigns and even plot lines on popular television shows....
Do you always need to replace a child safety seat after a crash?
If you were involved in a car crash, you’ll be thankful if your young child wasn’t seriously injured. If your child’s car safety or booster seat doesn’t show signs of damage, you may assume that it’s still safe to use. That could be a dangerous assumption. Even if a...
Reasons to seek medical treatment after a car accident
After a car accident, you may think you are fine. This is especially the case if the accident is minor. However, it’s still recommended that you go to the doctor or seek some type of medical treatment after any auto accident. Some of the reasons you shouldn’t put this...
Can you really beat a DUI charge with mouthwash or mints?
It’s just about heart stopping to see those red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror, especially if you stopped at the bar on your way home from work or had a few glasses of wine with your dinner. You’re naturally worried about a drunk driving charge. You...
Determining fault in a blind spot accident
The area around a vehicle that a driver cannot see using their mirror is known as a blind spot. These spots exist in all vehicles despite technological advancements in vehicle safety, and usually, the bigger the car, the bigger its blindspot. When a motorist is in a...
3 common causes of rear-end crashes
Rear-end collisions are some of the most unpredictable, because you, as a driver, can’t always see what someone behind you is doing or take evasive action if it seems like they’re going to hit you. Rear-end crashes happen often, catch people off-guard and lead to...