A lack of ordinary care does not cause all car wrecks. Sudden wind gusts, lightning strikes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters cause a handful of these incidents. Moreover, not all driver error is negligence. For example, rolling down the window is not something that most people would consider negligent, even though this act constitutes distracted driving.Yet negligence causes the overwhelming majority of vehicle collisions. To obtain compensation for your injuries, the negligence … [Read more...]
What Happens After a Hit-and-Run Crash?
Lots of people want to know the answer to his question. The number of hit-and-run crashes reached an all-time high in 2016. These incidents are particularly common in vehicle-on-pedestrian crashes. In most other types of collisions, the tortfeasor’s (negligent driver’s) vehicle is inoperable. A few people try to flee the scene on foot, but police usually track these individuals down rather quickly. Fleeing the scene of a car accident Most people flee the scene because they know they are at … [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...]
Auto Accidents Involving Pedestrians
Pedestrians and bicycles in some cases can seem to come out of nowhere. You may need to know what to do if you find yourself in an accident with a pedestrian. Avoiding these types of accidents is the best course of action. However, at some cases , they can't be avoided.5,295 accidents had one or more pedestrian fatalities. A pedestrian is killed every 1.6 hours in the united states. And, one is injured every 7.5 minutes in accidents. Pedestrians accounted for 15% of all fatalities. Of the … [Read more...]
Car Accidents & Headaches
Headache after a car or truck accident, why do you get them Okay, you were in a car accident and you have a headache. This is normal, right? No, this isn’t normal at all. Headaches after a car accident are more frequent than people think. You should not think it’s normal to have a headache after a car accident. There might be something seriously wrong. Make sure that you are getting it checked out by a doctor ASAP. You might be thinking that your headache is just a mild headache that was caused … [Read more...]
Why Won’t My Family Doctor See Me After My Car Accident?
Your Family Doctor or PC in most cases will not see you after you have been involved in a car accident. That's not saying you can't go to your primary care doctor. Some people feel more comfortable seeing there primary care physician, rather than, a doctor they have never seen before after a car accident. Your Family doctor may want you to pay upfront for services rendered even if you have health insurance. Family Doctors Family doctors and your primary care physician generally have contracts … [Read more...]
A vehicle without damage means no injury
One of the biggest misconceptions about car and truck accidents. This is when if the vehicle isn’t damaged then you won’t be injured as well. You need to know that a vehicle is a lot harder and tougher than you. And, if the vehicle isn’t damaged, it doesn’t mean that you aren’t injured as well.Many accident doctors have seen many patients that have been injured while their vehicles just have a scratch or two. Injuries can occur, no matter what damage you have to your car or truck. Injuries … [Read more...]
Minor Car Accident you still need to see a doctor
Not in a serious car accident? Why should you still go for a checkup after a car accident? Going to see a doctor for a checkup after a minor car accident if they dont think they are hurt. You could be injured and not even know it in a minor car accident. However, there are a couple of reasons why you should always see an accident doctor after a car accident. Even if the accident is minor and there wasn’t anyone seriously injured.There are some important reasons why you should still your … [Read more...]
How does an MRI help with my car accident injury
After a car accident, your injury needs to be documented. If X-RAYS dont show anything, you may have need an MRI scan. Your personal injury lawyer may want an MRI to help him prove your injury came from the car accident. In some personal injury cases, an MRI scan is essential for the attorney to prove injury.Car accident injuries can cause a variety of different injuries. Broken bones can be identified easily by taking an X-RAY. And, what happens when you have soft tissue damage or need … [Read more...]
Self Diagnosing your car accident injuries
Why should you not try to diagnose your own injuries after a car accident? Some people are trying diagnosing their own injuries after a car accident. It is known as self-diagnosing an injury. This may seem like a great idea. However, in most cases, this isn’t really recommended and you should not consider doing it.There are different reasons why you should go to a doctor. Rather than trying to diagnose your own injuries. This might not be the best thing, and you might have a more serious … [Read more...]