Category Archives: Car Accident Whiplash
Common Myths About Whiplash After a Car Crash
Most people know about whiplash. It is a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful back-and-forth movement of the head. It often happens in rear-end car accidents. Whiplash can be more serious than you think. There are varying degrees of whiplash and it can affect muscles, ligaments, nerves, and even bones. If you have… Read More »
Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Crashes
Car accidents claim tens of thousands of lives every year in the United States. Approximately 94% of the fatalities are caused by human error. This is because driving environments are unpredictable. With multiple road users using a variety of different transportation modes, things can get complex on the roadways rather quickly. So what happens… Read More »
Spinal Injuries From a Car Accident
Car accidents happen every day across the United States. These crashes tend to cause a variety of injuries. In fact, statistics show that car accidents cause approximately 869,000 spinal injuries every year. Spinal injuries can be painful and take a long time to heal. Serious injuries can even result in permanent disabilities. While not… Read More »
Delayed Concussion Symptoms: What You Need to Know
A car accident can lead to various injuries, including a concussion. A concussion is a type of brain injury caused by a shaken brain. In many cases, concussion symptoms appear right away, but in other cases, they can show up hours, days, or even weeks later. These are called delayed concussion symptoms and can… Read More »
Why Limousines Are More Dangerous Than Regular Vehicles
For a prom, wedding, or other special event, many people use limousines. A limousine is a large, high-end luxury vehicle driven by a professional chauffeur, traditionally featuring a partition separating the driver from the passenger compartment for maximum privacy and comfort. While often associated with long, stretched sedans, a limousine can be any chauffeur-driven… Read More »
Dealing With Chronic Pain After Car Accident
After a car accident, the body goes through a lot. Depending on how you were hit, you could be suffering from whiplash, broken bones, head trauma, or internal injuries. All of these injuries can be painful, and sometimes the pain may not go away after a few days or even a few weeks. You… Read More »
Woman Killed When Car Crashes Into Post Office
In a car, the brake is separate from the accelerator, but unfortunately, drivers confuse the two sometimes because the pedals are so close together. This is a serious issue that has led to numerous crashes, injuries, and fatalities. This was recently the case in Houston when a driver mistook the gas for the brake,… Read More »
Herniated Discs From Car Accidents
A car accident can cause a lot of injuries. Some are minor, like scratches and bruises, while others are more severe and possibly even debilitating. Herniated discs fall under this category. A herniated disc occurs when the force of the crash causes one of the bones in your spine (the vertebrae) to push into… Read More »
Negligence Per Se Based on Traffic Law Violations
Negligence can be tricky, especially in car accident cases. If you broke a law before a crash occurs, you could be held liable under negligence per se. Negligence per se is a legal doctrine that automatically considers someone negligent if they violate a statute or regulation designed to protect public safety, and that violation… Read More »
Bad Faith in Uninsured Motorist Claims
Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is designed to protect drivers when they are injured by someone who carries not enough insurance or none at all to cover the harm they caused. In theory, this coverage steps into the shoes of the at-fault driver. In practice, however, many policyholders discover that filing a UM claim means… Read More »