Car Accident Recovery: What Comes After the Hospital Stay?
Recovering from an automobile crash can be a long process. While it’s likely a hospital stay is the first step in healing, this is often the shortest step. The process really begins once you are home. Even with doctor’s orders, it can be difficult to know what to do once you’re home. You may be […]
How to Block the Ability to Text While Driving
While aggressive driving behaviors like speeding and tailgating are responsible for their fair share of accidents, there is another in particular that causes many wrecks: Distracted driving. Many people drive with cell phones and try to use their device while driving. Accidents occur because people are looking down at their phones and don’t see what’s […]
Can Soft Tissue Damage Be Permanent?
When thinking about the physical consequences related to accidents, fractures are probably one of the first injuries that come to mind. While broken bones can be serious, there are other injuries that can result in just as much pain and a long recovery process. One of those injuries is soft tissue damage. While a number […]
Do I Have Legal Recourse After Driving on a Poorly-Maintained Road?
Any time you’re behind the wheel, it’s likely you’re on the lookout for negligent drivers who may be distracted, using their cell phones, or disobeying traffic laws. While it’s crucial to be aware of those individuals to reduce your risk of an accident, sometimes the road conditions can put you in a dangerous situation that’s […]
5 Steps for Protecting Your Rights After a Hit-and-Run Accident
In the event of a crash, drivers have a responsibility to stop their vehicles, contact the necessary emergency services, and trade contact and insurance information for claim purposes. When a driver leaves the scene of an accident, they are commiting a crime. We call these types of accidents “hit-and-run” crashes. According to the AAA Foundation […]
Ohio’s Most Dangerous Roads and Highways
Thousands of unsuspecting victims are injured or worse every year in car accidents on Ohio’s roads and highways. Many of these wrecks are a direct result of other drivers’ negligence. As a diligent, responsible driver, it’s important to be aware of the most dangerous roadways in the state. This knowledge will allow you to take […]
Uber Lawsuit Revived for Riders Who Were Kicked Out in Dangerous Area
On December 19, 2018, an Illinois appellate court revived a lawsuit regarding two individuals who were struck by a speeding vehicle after an Uber driver kicked them out of their ride. In October 2014, Farid Kessanti, the Uber driver, picked up Sean Kramer and Jasmine Vega from the Chicago theater. After taking several wrong turns, […]
Some Facts About Car Accident Injury Recovery Time
Car accidents can result in serious injuries, even if the accident wasn’t a high speed crash. The sudden impact of a minor crash can be enough to cause a painful injury. When this happens, you’re probably wondering how long it will take to heal because your injuries may prevent you from working or performing daily […]
To What Extent Am I Obligated to Avoid Causing a Car Wreck?
When you’re driving, you owe other drivers on the road a duty of care. This means you’ll obey traffic laws, such as adhering to the speed limit, driving cautiously, and always signaling before you turn or switch lanes. But there may be cases where other cars don’t offer you a duty of care. In these […]
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim?
A car accident can turn your life upside down. There’s the trauma of the accident, dealing with the injuries, property damage, and how you’re going to move forward. You’re probably already thinking about the claims process and how to proceed with filing a car accident claim with your insurance company. If you’ve been injured in […]
How Will Driverless Cars Change Our Cities?
From quick trips to the grocery store to cross-country adventures, we use our cars to get us where we need and want to go. But what happens when our cars get us there on their own? All the leading car manufacturers are jumping on the driverless car bandwagon and are pledging to have autonomous systems […]
How Do Insurance Companies Calculate Accident Settlements?
Many personal injury accidents cause a lot of pain. It could be from a car accident, slip and fall, or a defective product. What unites these accidents is that they usually happen because someone was negligent, meaning that if the person had acted responsibly, the accident wouldn’t have happened. When people file personal injury claims, […]
What Happens After a Car Accident with No Police Report?
After a car accident, a few things can happen. The driver who caused the accident may drive off, making the accident a hit and run, and the driver who left has now broken the law. In other serious crashes, someone may be injured or property could be damaged. Both of these situations would need a […]
What Property Damage Can I Recover in a Car Accident?
In the state of Kentucky, you can recover the difference between what your car was worth immediately before the accident and what it is worth immediately after the accident. Insurance companies use estimated repair costs and the Blue Book value of your car to make their decision. If the estimated repair costs are more than […]
How Long Does Whiplash Last?
Many people involved in automobile accidents will suffer from whiplash. If you’re experiencing this injury, or know someone who is, it can be frustrating – especially if recovery is progressing slowly. It’s important to know that whiplash can be treated, and if treated properly it can go away. What is Whiplash? Whiplash occurs when the […]