If you are involved in a car accident, you should immediately go to the doctor or emergency room. If you cannot drive yourself, ask the police or someone nearby to call an ambulance. Even if you don’t feel like you were significantly injured in the accident, you...
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Coping with sun glare on your commute
If you’re struggling with “seasonal sun glare” during your winter commute, you’re far from alone. New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that sun glare is behind around 9,000 wrecks every year. That makes sun glare one of...
Can you spot someone who’s driving under the influence?
Many people spend time together over the holidays. The gatherings often include meals and drinks, and unfortunately, some may try to drive home after being overserved. Accidents caused by drunk drivers are extremely common this time of year. If you’re already...
2 reasons rural car accidents are more likely to be fatal
It’s been found that car accidents in rural areas are more likely to result in fatalities than car accidents in urban areas. This can sometimes surprise rural drivers, who feel relatively safe on wide-open roads. But the statistics do show that far less driving...
Where are crashes most likely to occur?
Most people think about automobile crashes occurring on highways or interstates, but you’re more likely to be involved in a wreck in a rural area than you are in a city. This might seem backward, but people tend to shirk some common safety measures when they aren’t...
Why do wrong-way accidents keep happening?
Technically speaking, a car accident should almost never happen. The majority of crashes are caused by human error. In theory, if everyone drove perfectly and followed the rules of the road, the vast majority of accidents would be canceled out. You would still have...
Compounding issues severely increase accident odds
There are many different examples of things that increase your odds of being involved in an accident or that directly cause an accident. For instance, distracted driving is a serious issue because people will often use their cellphones in the car. Drunk driving is...
A car crash can cause permanent heart damage
In the immediate aftermath of a crash, someone may not be surprised that their heart is racing, that they can feel it pounding in their chest and that they’re short of breath. After all, it was a sudden, traumatic event. However, if the impact of the crash caused a...
How much can you recover from a car accident claim?
You may be aware that you can claim compensation for the damages suffered in a crash caused by a negligent driver. But just how much are you entitled to in settlement? Usually, the circumstances of each accident vary, and the amount you can claim from your car...
Don’t forget about internal injuries after a crash
Car crashes can result in catastrophic injuries and even fatalities. Many severe injuries are immediately obvious -- for instance, an external wound that is bleeding profusely. Importantly, not all severe or even life-threatening injuries are immediately apparent. You...