No two personal injury cases are identical. There are, however, some legal principles that apply to all cases- and one of these is negligence. Negligence is arguably the most important aspect of any personal injury claim. For the defendant to be held liable, they...
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PERSONAL INJURY (PLAINTIFF) – Car Accidents
Phantom traffic jams can cause accidents
Traffic jams often lead to rear-end accidents. Ironically, one of the top reasons for a traffic jam is that there has already been a car accident. When there is one crash, the vehicles coming up behind it have to slow down, change lanes or stop. This often leads to...
Why you need immediate medical attention after a car accident
If you are involved in a car accident, it’s crucial to seek medical help immediately, even if you lack visible injuries. It can be tempting to overlook it if you feel fine, but this can be a costly mistake. Here is why you should seek medical attention after a car...
How does inattentional blindness cause car accidents?
When someone is driving a motor vehicle, their brain is processing quite a bit of information at once. They have to consider how to operate the controls, where they’re going, what traffic is doing around them and if there are any traffic control devices. The brain is...
Can you sue if grass clippings cause your wreck?
If you’re a motorist, it can be frustrating to see a bunch of grass clippings blown into the road – especially if you’re about to drive through them in your nice, clean car. Having a sticky, sodden mess stuck to the underside or doors of your vehicle is a major...
Should you stop driving in the fog?
Driving into a bank of fog can make it nearly impossible to see. One thing that can help is turning off your high beams and using low beams or fog lights. These lights are set at a lower angle, so they’re a bit better at cutting through the moisture, rather than just...
Hidden signs of internal injuries after a car wreck
Most of the time, people who are injured in car accidents know it right away – they may have cuts, bruises or immediate pain. Sometimes, however, the most dangerous injuries of all go unnoticed in the aftermath of a wreck. Internal injuries are not only invisible to...
Be cautious when riding your motorcycle
Riding a motorcycle requires concentration and constant vigilance to ensure safety. Automobile drivers often fail to exercise caution and consideration toward motorcyclists when sharing the road. Many drivers fail to notice motorcycle riders, even when they are right...
Intersections lead to half of all injury or fatality accidents
It’s very likely that you pass through at least one intersection every time you drive, even if you’re not going very far. Although the interstate highway system does do away with intersections, most road systems in the United States use them frequently. Some are...
Do not rush into accepting an initial settlement offer after a car accident
If you receive an initial settlement offer to compensate you for the damages you suffered in a crash, it’s crucial to proceed carefully. Do not rush into accepting it despite your immediate financial needs. Insurance companies often look to settle car accident claims...
