Traffic accidents involving passenger vehicles and commercial big-rig trucks are notorious for leaving survivors with catastrophic injuries. For example, victims may suffer spinal cord or brain damage, two injuries that can have life-long effects on physical and...
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Injured in a Labor Day crash? This might be why
Each year the Labor Day holiday sees a higher than average rate of car crashes. The National Safety Council predicted that between Friday and Monday this year, around 456 would be killed, and about 52,000 would sustain injuries requiring medical treatment. If you were...
Reasons your personal injury claim can be denied
If you are hurt in an incident that is not your fault, the law allows you to file a personal injury claim to pursue the responsible party for the resulting damages. This is especially important if you sustain serious injuries that cost thousands of dollars in medical...
Is it illegal for someone to have their dog off the leash?
If you go for a run and you encounter an off-leash dog, it can be very frustrating. At best, you may feel nervous and scared as you have to dodge this animal that you don't know anything about. At worst, it will attack and you could suffer injuries. You may find...
Signs of an infected dog bite
All dog bites are serious and should be examined right away, but it’s also clear that some are far more serious than others. In some cases, you can certainly tell right away that a bite is dangerous. The severity of the damage and level of blood loss, along with the...
Risks of drowsy driving are too great to ignore
Adults in the United States often pride themselves on how busy they are and how much they have to do. It’s imperative for anyone who is going to drive to understand that they need to be well-rested. Fatigued driving can lead to crashes that injure or kill. What most...
Assess injuries and get to a safe place
Make sure to check your surroundings before exiting your car, as other drivers might be too busy looking at the crash to see you standing next to your car. If you or any other participants are injured, call 911 immediately. If you or another person is unsure if they...
Document the situation and collect information
For legal reasons, you should never admit guilt after an accident, even if you believe it was your fault. Of course, do not leave the scene of the accident, as this could be considered a hit-and-run. It is always okay to call the police and ask to file a police...
Speak with your insurance agent
Call your insurance company as soon as possible. Let them know you were involved in an accident. Again, do not admit that the accident was your fault. Additionally, many drivers have Med-Pay as part of their insurance agreements – this is a section of car insurance...
Be careful before you put your signature on anything
Do not sign anything from anyone – including the police, your insurance company, or the other party’s insurance company – saying you are not injured. Read all documents before you put your signature on them. Sometimes injuries are immediately noticeable. However, due...