Driving is the most popular form of transport in the U.S. Nearly 300 million registered vehicles traverse nation’s roads. With so many vehicles out there, it is inevitable that you will cross paths with multiple drivers every day that you leave the house. These...
Car Accidents
A recent auto recall illustrates a concern that affects everyone
On May 29, 40,000 owners of Chevy trucks will be mailed a notice informing them that their vehicles have been recalled. As part of that notification, they will be told to park their trucks outside. That’s because a faulty brake pressure sensor installed in their...
Why don’t insurance companies want to pay claims fairly?
The chances are you have heard of people having a bad experience with an insurance company after their policyholder caused an accident. Unfortunately, this is more common than you may believe. An insurer can make it challenging to get the compensation you deserve...
Is it illegal to use your car horn?
You may have heard that California police can penalize drivers who honk their vehicle’s horn. Is this true, and if so, are there exceptions to this rule? California Code states that you can use a horn to warn someone “when reasonably necessary to insure safe...
Should you accept an initial settlement offer?
Say that you suffer an injury and you’re given a settlement offer by an insurance company. Perhaps you were involved in an auto accident. Not only do you have bills from the damage to the car that had to be repaired, but you need to pay medical bills and recover from...
Can you suffer whiplash from a side-impact car crash?
Car accidents can be devastating, regardless of their type or severity. Side-impact car crashes, in particular, can cause significant damage and injury to the passengers involved. One common injury that can result from a side-impact car crash is whiplash, a painful...
The increased risk of driving in the dark
Most people sleep when it is dark outside; however, have you ever considered the other ways that darkness may impact your body and level of alertness? For example, do you tend to get sleepy at the same time each day because of how long you are awake, or does the...
Do you need to replace a car seat after a crash?
If you were recently involved in a car accident and your child’s safety seat was in your vehicle at the time of the crash, you may be wondering whether it’s still safe to use. The severity of your accident and the recommendations of the seat’s manufacturer are both...
3 ways your mobile phone can help you after a car crash
Dealing with the aftermath of a motor vehicle collision used to be a much more stressful and demanding process. Sometimes, people would have to walk a significant distance to find a phone or wait a long time for another driver to pass by and assist them. Mobile phones...
Car crash victims, should you fear the imminent peril doctrine?
Sometimes, it is easy to determine fault in a car accident. For example, a proper investigation will reveal whether the other driver was drunk or on drugs at the time. In rare situations, at-fault drivers may be immune from liability if they collide with another...
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