Car Accident

A car accident is a distressing experience, especially when it involves injuries as well as property damage. Some injuries are critical and immediately obvious, requiring emergency medical care on the scene and in the hospital. Other injuries are not as obvious and may develop symptoms in the days and weeks following. For instance, a...

In the chaotic aftermath of a car accident, it’s common for drivers to point their fingers at each other, and most car accident victims know not to admit fault even if they believe they caused the accident. Insurance companies are highly motivated to dispute their client’s fault in a car accident to protect their...

Car accidents are a terrifying experience even when the driver and passengers walk away without injuries, but when car accident victims suffer serious injuries it leaves physical, emotional, and financial consequences. The consequences of a car accident are the victim’s “damages,” and often include medical expenses, lost income, and compensation for pain and suffering...

All car accidents are shocking and distressing, especially when you’ve suffered painful injuries, but when the other driver flees the scene of the accident, it’s particularly disturbing. You may be wondering how someone could behave so callously as to not check to see if you’ve been injured, especially if they caused the accident. Sadly,...

The aftermath of a car accident is a traumatic time. Often victims are grateful to be able to walk away from an accident with their life, or that of their loved ones. In the rush of adrenaline during an accident and the endorphins associated with relief after surviving an accident, victims may overlook symptoms...

Car accidents are terrifying and painful, but they’re especially traumatic for pregnant women who face the vulnerable position of carrying a second life to protect as well as their own. Studies show that car accidents are a significant cause of accidental fetal death, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 fetal losses per year in...

The days and weeks after a car accident are chaotic and distressing, especially if you or a loved one suffered serious injuries. Sadly, sometimes the blows keep coming, especially when the insurance company of the party at fault for your accident denies your claim for compensation. Accidents cause more than just property damage, serious...