Car crashes always have the potential to be dangerous but this danger is heightened when those involved do not see it coming. Rear-end collisions occur when one vehicle crashes into the back of another. Usually, the driver in front has no chance to brace themselves...
Whiplash is a common injury that occurs in rear-end accidents. It's caused by your neck's rapid and forceful back-and-forth movement when another vehicle strikes yours. Symptoms of whiplash don't always show up right away. Because of this, you may think you are fine...
Distracted driving takes on three forms: visual, manual and cognitive. Unfortunately, one or a combination of these can result in serious accidents and injuries. It’s estimated that nine people in the U.S. suffer fatal injuries due to accidents caused by a distracted...
Being involved in a car accident can be a difficult and stressful situation. Even minor fender benders can leave you with injuries and damages to your property. Even though the accident scene may be chaotic, and your mind may be racing after an accident, it’s...
Bike lanes provide bikers the chance of riding alongside cars without the fear of injury. Not every road accommodates the use of bikes, which may cause bikers to ride inches away from passing and parked cars alike. If someone in a parked car suddenly opens a door in...
If you are in a car crash, your thinking may not be as sharp as usual for several days. The shock and distress of the situation and your lack of knowledge of legal matters can leave you vulnerable. That is why you need to take great care if anyone from the insurance...
A truck accident claim can get complicated. Unlike an ordinary car crash, you are looking at several potentially liable parties. On top of that, victims of trucking accidents often end up with severe injuries, some of which result in permanent disabilities or even...
Car accidents happen every day. Sometimes, it's the fault of a drunk driver. Other times it's a young driver who is inexperienced or reckless. Sometimes it's an older driver, perhaps a parent who is distracted by a child or an elderly individual whose physical ability...
Louisiana has plenty of excellent roadways and routes that are easy to use, but not all of the roads throughout the state are safe. There are several roadways known as some of the worst in the country let alone the state. Interstate 10, US 90 and US 190 all make the...
As texting and driving became both obviously dangerous and often illegal, many drivers resorted to what they thought was safer – texting at a red light. They would leave their phones in the cup holder or on the dash when they were driving, but then they would pick...