If you have been injured in any car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, the aftermath can be stressful as you struggle with pain, surgeries, and hospital stays, as well as other interruptions and negative effects on your life. These issues can be even more difficult after a hit-and-run accident, since you may not know who you can hold accountable for your damages. Fortunately, you still have options in these [...]
Sometimes, the effects of a car accident are immediately apparent, and you may suffer from visible injuries, acute pain, and noticeable effects on your physical and mental abilities that you know require immediate medical care. However, other cases are not as clear cut. You may question whether medical treatment is necessary for minor cuts, bruises, or aches after a car accident, but you should know that it is in your [...]
The tragedy of a car accident is that it can cut anyone’s life short, regardless of their age or health. However, car crashes can be especially harmful for drivers age 65 and older who may have a harder time recovering from the serious injuries they suffer. If you are an older person who has been injured, or if you have lost an older family member in a fatal accident, an [...]
While rollover car accidents are not especially common, they can be very dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that these crashes account for only about 2 percent of all accidents but more than 33 percent of passenger vehicle fatalities. Liability can also be difficult to determine in these cases, as 85 percent of rollover fatalities result from single-vehicle accidents. However, in cases where a rollover accident was [...]
Among the many types of damages that car accident victims can suffer, people often lose the ability to work. If you have been seriously injured in a collision, chances are you will have to miss some time from work for medical treatment and recovery. However, some serious injuries may prevent you from returning to work in the long term or even permanently, or they may keep you from returning to [...]
Head-on collisions are one of the most dangerous forms of car accidents, accounting for nearly 3,500 fatalities in 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This figure means that over 25 percent of all fatal multi-vehicle crashes are head-on collisions. Because the point of impact in these crashes is so close to the driver, even those who survive often suffer severe injuries. If you are the victim [...]
While being injured in a car accident always causes unwanted hardship, some injury victims are at least fortunate to make a full recovery and return, more or less, to the life they led before. However, many car accident victims experience lingering effects that may not be immediately apparent, but can still permanently affect their lives. If you are suffering from the long-term physical or mental effects of a car accident [...]
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there are almost 130,000 car accidents in the state each year, on average. Only about 25 percent of these crashes result in injuries or fatalities, but there are certain kinds of accidents for which the rate is much higher. If you have been injured in one of these dangerous crashes, you may need a personal injury attorney who can help you pursue financial [...]
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, the aftermath can be scary and confusing as you try to assess the extent of your injuries, determine who was at fault, and figure out how to cover your immediate medical expenses. One common and especially challenging factor is the possibility of injuries that are not immediately apparent or visible on the surface, which is one reason why it is [...]
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, the immediate aftermath can be incredibly difficult. You may need emergency treatment in hopes of saving your life and your physical abilities, and you may then face the prospect of covering the high medical expenses you are likely to incur. Your long-term future can be just as challenging if your injuries result in chronic pain or make it impossible to [...]
