Whether you’ll be renting a car at a vacation destination over the upcoming months or you’ll be using a rental car for a while after a serious crash, it’s likely going to take a bit of getting used to. If you’re driving it in an unfamiliar place on vacation, it will...
Car Accidents
4 benefits of medical records in a car accident claim
If you are involved in a car accident, you may be eligible for compensation from the other driver's insurance company. However, you need solid evidence to support your claim if you choose to file one. Medical records can serve as reliable evidence, as they: 1. Show...
Why you might need an attorney after a car accident
After a car accident, building a case for insurance compensation is often one of your first steps. The likelihood of receiving the maximum insurance payout typically depends on how effectively you build such a case. However, it can become complex and challenging to...
How is liability assigned in a car accident in Indiana?
A car collision brings about physical, mental and even emotional suffering to victims. To compensate for their suffering, they are well within their right to seek payment for the financial costs they incur on their road to recovery. However, before pursuing...
How to spot an impaired driver
No matter how safely you drive, other external factors on the road can put you in danger, such as encountering an impaired driver. Some people will refuse to get behind the wheel if they feel unwell. Other times, they may continue to drive despite taking substances...
5 things to do after witnessing a car crash
An individual does not necessarily have to be inside a vehicle to experience a traumatic accident. Sometimes, all it takes is being in the area to witness a tragedy unfold. While a sudden catastrophe can severely shock bystanders and leave them feeling powerless,...
Liability for rear-end collisions
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents that occur on U.S. roads. Typically, the driver who rear-ends another vehicle is considered at fault, but liability in these incidents isn't always straightforward. If you have recently been...
Signs distraction might have played a role in your crash
Sometimes the cause of a crash is obvious, and sometimes it is not. When you struggle to pinpoint what happened but are sure that a harmful wreck was not your fault, you’ll need to look for signs of what the other driver might have done wrong and/or other factors –...
The importance of getting medical care right after a car accident
Car accidents are not only traumatic but can also leave us in a state of financial distress. We fear going to the hospital and having the medical professionals thoroughly examine us for injuries because medical care can be expensive. However, it is critical that we...
Why are bruises from a car accident dangerous?
It is normal to get bruises or contusions after a car accident. We might even feel a sense of relief after sustaining bruises because there appears to be no critical damage to our bodies. There are no signs of bleeding or broken bones. Make no mistake about it. A...