According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 28% of crashes are rear-end collisions, with many of these leading to serious injuries. Many people think of these types of collisions as minor fender-benders but, the truth is, rear-end accidents can be incredibly severe and cause lasting injuries. Rear-end collisions are actually the third leading cause of fatalities in car accidents. (more…)
Many people go to court over personal injury matters every year. After you have been injured in an auto accident caused by another party, your main priority might be obtaining compensation for a wide array of aspects like lost wages, medical bills, and many other aspects. Despite what you might have heard, many personal injury cases never see the inside of a courtroom. In fact, many of them are settled outside of court. (more…)
After a collision, many people are on the fence over whether or not they should hire a personal injury attorney. However, when you have been faced with a variety of injuries, it might be your only option to speak with an attorney so that you can move forward. There are many benefits to hiring an attorney so that you don’t have to stand alone during these difficult times. (more…)
If you have been injured in an accident and have been doing some legal research on your own, you have likely heard a phrase known as ‘compensatory damages.’ Damages are one of the most important aspects of your claim and what you are working toward when you gather evidence and start speaking with an attorney. Due to damages, you will be able to seek compensation for aspects that will help you get back on your feet on a physical [...]
Many intersections and areas on major highways have red lights and stop signs due to the fact that, without them, these roads could become incredibly dangerous. We expect that drivers will always abide by the rules of the road and will stop at these signs when they see them. However, this is not always the case. A failure to abide by red lights and stop signs could cause serious and even life-threatening injuries. (more…)
Many people believe that, once they hit a parking lot, the driving world becomes calmer and there is nothing to worry about. The truth is, many car accidents occur in parking lots every year, which means that they are a place where you must be even more alert. In fact, according to statistics, approximately 20% of all vehicle accidents take place in parking lots. Even though low-speed collisions tend to be minor in nature, some are incredibly severe and [...]
When vehicles collide at high speeds, the injuries caused by a Florida car accident could be incredibly severe. Some of these accidents lead to internal damage that cannot easily be seen by the eye after a collision. When tremendous force is involved, the internal damage caused by an accident could be catastrophic and even deadly in some cases. This is true in cases where a victim is thrown from their vehicle, as well. (more…)
