If you have been injured in a car accident, the immediate aftermath can be confusing and disorienting, and depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be able to focus on little else. In many cases, getting medical attention should be your top priority, but if you believe another driver was responsible for the accident, your immediate next step should be to hire an attorney who can help you [...]
When people think of negligence leading to car accidents, they tend to envision drunk drivers or drivers speeding far above the legal limit. In all reality, there are many forms of negligence that can lead to a motor vehicle collision. Drowsy driving has become one of the most serious traffic safety issues here in the United States. If a person drives an automobile when he or she is sleep deprived, [...]
Ridesharing has become increasingly popular in the United States due to its convenience and affordable prices. In 2018, an estimated 36 percent of Americans used ridesharing, which was an increase from 15 percent in 2017. An additional reason ridesharing has skyrocketed is because it can reduce the risk of car accidents caused by drunk drivers and other unsafe motorists. However, rideshare drivers can still be involved in accidents caused by [...]
When a car is involved in an auto accident, the driver may not be the only victim. If there was a passenger inside the vehicle, he or she may have also sustained a personal injury. The aftermath of a car crash can result in a person suffering from serious injuries, head, neck and spine complications, or even wrongful death. In these cases, a passenger may be able to seek compensation [...]
Even in a slow-speed auto collision, it is possible for a victim to sustain an injury. Regardless of whether the accident was minor or major, the force of impact may contribute to a soft tissue injury such as a concussion or whiplash. Immediately after an accident, the body will produce endorphins, which are a type of hormone that works to mask pain. Because of the endorphins, it is possible that [...]
Any automobile sold or operated in the state of Wisconsin must be equipped with proper working safety belts. All drivers and passengers above the age of four are required to wear seat belts when the vehicle is in use, and children under the age of four must be properly restrained in a child safety seat. Children over the age of four must use a booster seat until they are eight [...]
Of all the injuries that can occur in a car accident, crushing injuries are some of the more severe. They are defined as any injury in which the body was crushed between two objects. This can include heavy objects within the car, but it can also include items outside of the vehicle, such as if the victim is thrown from the car and crushed between a wall and the vehicle. [...]
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that auto accidents are the leading cause of injury in the United States. What injuries are victims most likely to sustain, what does the recovery process look like, and what might an injured party be entitled to receive in compensation for the injuries that they experience? The following information examines the answers to these questions, and it provides some important [...]
While we tend to think of them as resilient, children are far more likely to experience severe or life-threatening injuries in an accident than an adult. In fact, statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of unintentional injury death for children and adolescents (more than 12, 000 fatalities per year). Motor vehicle accidents are also one of the [...]
While most auto accident injuries are minor and heal with time, some collisions cause serious, life-altering injuries. In these situations, full and fair compensation can be critical for victims and their families. Sadly, achieving this goal can be far more difficult than most anticipate. Learn more in the following sections, including how the assistance of a skilled, competent attorney can ease the complex process and improve the outcome of your [...]
