When you think about distractions, you probably don’t immediately imagine that drinking a soda or grabbing a bottle of water is going to make it more likely that you’ll crash. Realistically, though, anything that takes your mind off what you’re doing or your hands off...
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5 steps to take after you’re involved in an auto accident
If you get into an auto collision, you need to know the steps to take next to keep yourself safe and to protect yourself against financial losses. Fortunately, the things you need to do next are fairly straightforward. To start with, it’s important for you to know...
Who is at fault for commercial trucking collisions?
The people involved in a car crash typically have to determine who is at fault to handle insurance claims and other financial matters. When a commercial vehicle plays a role in a collision, the people in the smaller passenger vehicle are at an increased risk of...
What happens after a hit-and-run crash in Arizona?
The consequences of a car crash can be dire for the people involved. If someone hits their head or suffers a hard-to-treat injury, they may need emergency medical care or be at risk of dying. The need to summon prompt medical attention is one of the reasons that...
Is it common to see crushing injuries in auto accidents?
If you have gotten into a crash or know someone who has, you may have seen crush injuries occur. Crush or crushing injuries are caused by heavy items crushing down parts of the body. They can lead to shattered bones, severe bleeding and other problems. Crushing...
Common injuries to look for after a head-on collision
When you’re involved in a head-on collision, you’re at risk of serious injuries. In this type of crash, your vehicle, as well as the other, may have been moving at speed toward each other. If you both hit going the speed limit, you can expect the force of the...
What types of compensation are available after a crash?
When you make a personal injury claim, it’s important to understand what kinds of compensation you can get. Depending on the damage to your vehicle and the injuries you’ve suffered yourself, you may be entitled to several kinds of damages. Depending on your needs, you...
Should I provide a recorded statement to the insurance company?
Filing a big insurance claim after a car crash often means jumping through numerous hoops. The other driver's insurance company may demand a lot of paperwork and documentation from you. You may need to submit photographs, invoices and a police report to the insurance...
Do I have to talk to the other party’s insurance company?
If you are involved in a collision, you may get a call from the other party’s insurance company. They may ask you to talk about what happened to cause a car crash or inform you that they have a settlement offer available. Understand that the insurance company cannot...
The top 5 things to do after a car accident
After you get into a car crash, there may be 100 different things running through your mind all at once. You need medical care, you want to make sure the other person is held accountable and you’re worried about getting statements from others. You’re concerned about...