Unfortunately, the roads in Washington can be hazardous at times. Therefore, road traffic accidents are still a frequent occurrence. The risks are significantly heightened during busier periods and in certain conditions. With millions of drivers on the road each day,...
3 common causes of crashes at intersections
There are many reasons why people get into auto accidents. At intersections, drivers are more likely to get into collisions with other people due to there being cross-traffic present. The causes vary, but some of the most common include distractions, speeding and...
How to avoid rear-end collisions
Rear-end collisions are extremely common. They generally occur at intersections, in heavy traffic and at lower speeds. Taking these factors into consideration, there are methods that can help to prevent rear-end accidents from taking place. Research suggests that...
Many brain injuries have catastrophic effects on victims
The human brain is well protected inside the skull, but it can still become severely injured. Most traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) develop due to motor vehicle accidents involving extreme force or speed. They can also occur when pedestrians or bicyclists are struck by...
What does contributory negligence mean?
A person who suffers bodily harm in a car wreck may need considerable medical care. They may also have to take off work as they heal from the injuries -- all of which can have a negative impact on their finances. While you might assume that you can seek compensation...
Causes of recreational vehicle crashes
The warmer months of the year are a great time for exploring what the country has to offer. For some people, this means getting into a recreational vehicle (RV) so they can enjoy some comforts of home while seeing the country. It’s imperative that anyone who’s heading...
Our top 5 tips to strengthen a motorcycle accident insurance claim
When you suffer injuries in a motorcycle accident, you expect to cash in on that insurance policy you have maintained for so long. Most people expect that the claims process will proceed relatively smoothly. Unfortunately, many motorcycle accident victims in...
Why do you turn the music down when you need to concentrate?
Have you ever been driving in the car, trying to find a specific turn or an address, when you instinctively turned the music down? You may have laughed at yourself as you did it, as if making it quieter in the car would make it easier to see, but you also felt like it...
What happens if you require a limb amputation?
A severe accident can cause permanent damage to your body. One example of a permanent injury is the loss of a limb. In many cases, your limb may be crushed or otherwise damaged to an extent that it cannot function. In this case, doctors may choose amputation as the...
In the aftermath of a hit-and-run, what should I do?
Nobody starts off their day planning to get into a car accident, but sometimes the inevitable occurs. Dealing with a car accident is frustrating enough on its own, but if you are watching the other person involved in the accident speeding away from the scene it takes...
