Words have power, and the distinction between an “accident” and a “crash” may be one of the most overlooked examples. The National Institutes of Health has endorsed this change, as have a number of other governmental and scientific groups. A word like accident implies an inevitable incident that no one could prevent. But trains derail, ships sink, and planes crash. According to many, vehicle collisions should have the same status. After all, in the 1980s, drunk drivers often said “it was an … [Read more...]
Do you get a citation for every car accident
Do the police write a ticket for every car wreck that occurs Many people believe that the police are required to give the person who was at fault for a car accident a citation or ticket. However, in most police communities it is officers discretion if they write a citation or ticket in a car accident. Receiving a citation for a car accident does mean you were at fault, unless you believe you are not. Interestingly enough, we have something called contributing factors on a police report. These … [Read more...]
Why are some people afraid to see a doctor after a car accident
This might really sound strange, but there are people that are afraid to go see a car accident doctor after a crash. Especially, if they had delayed injuries and doesn’t really know if they are seriously injured or not. You might be one of them that are really afraid to see a doctor after a car wreck. Here are some reasons why people are afraid to go see an auto accident doctor and some information that might help you if you are struggling with the decision to see a doctor immediately. Most … [Read more...]