Do Passengers Have Rights in a Crash?
More than enough people are prepared for their first car accident. They know that they need their driver’s license, insurance information, and to take pictures at the scene. But what do you do when you’re the passenger in an accident? Who do you call? What insurance company will protect you? Unfortunately, the answer is that…
Risks Of Developing PTSD From A Crash
Few people expect as serious diagnosis as PTSD from a crash. Even a crash that seemed relatively minor can leave a person psychologically unable to resume day-to-day life. What you should expect in working with your diagnosis after a crash will depend entirely on you. The high risk of developing PTSD after a car accident…
How Does Distance Communication Work With An Attorney
We are living in the days of distance communication. While some time ago, distance communication was limited to phone calls and emails, recent jumps in technology have made video chat and more available. Imagine being able to meet with your auto collision attorney in Virginia Beach from your hospital room. Or if instead of trying…
Parking Lot Accidents Increase In Grocery & Retail Areas
All across the US, during the stay-at-home orders, people were still congregating in grocery stores and retail outlet parking lots. Many thought that as long as they stayed in their vehicles, it was an exception to the social distancing guidelines. Unfortunately, with so many people in such a small space, it led to many parking…
What Happens When Swerving To Avoid One Crash Leads To Another?
It happens to many of us. You see an accident that is imminent, and instead of crashing into another vehicle, you swerve. But swerving to avoid a crash can lead to another crash or possibly a single-vehicle accident. So what are your options to resolve this then, and what should you do about your injuries?…
What Happens When You Have A Car Crash Claim With A Pre-Existing Condition?
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, MS, epilepsy, or any other pre-existing condition, one crash can drastically change your progress. Even someone with a past injury such as a brain injury, or hip injury, can still pursue full compensation. The common argument against this, however, is that it’s not the other driver’s fault that you previously…
Knee Injuries From Car Accidents
Knee injuries during auto accidents are more common after side, T-bone, and front-end collisions. Often the knee injury stems from the vehicle impact and pinning the knee or the force of the crash, shoving the knee against an object within the car. Knee injuries are often severe and are likely going to put you out…
When Do Side Airbags Deploy?
Side airbags often deploy when the vehicle is hit along the side with high impact. It takes quite a bit to release them, and many cars aren’t even equipped with this safety feature. The idea is that a side airbag will help prevent head or limb damage from being jostled within the vehicle. For example,…
Should The Trucking Industry Give Truckers Time To Rest?
In current times the real struggles of truckers nationwide are coming to light. It’s nothing that hasn’t grabbed attention before, but still, there’s no change. The trucking industry allows for very loose rules, and the rules they have are complex and confusing. Trucking companies will often exploit the complexity of these rules in order to…
Is The Insurance Company More Likely To Deny A Larger Claim?
It is more likely that any insurance company, whether for homeowners or car insurance, would deny a larger claim. These companies don’t rush to make payouts in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. But, what does happen is that they’ll try to minimize their payout in whatever manner possible. The good news is that you…