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For victims, it is impossible to put a price on the consequences of suffering catastrophic injuries in a vehicle accident. Many severe injuries can have lasting effects on victims’ lives. For example, severe spinal cord damage often results in permanent paralysis....
If you look at the statistics, you’ll find that the greatest fatal accident risk belongs to teenagers. They don’t drive as much as older individuals, but their fatal crash rate is much higher. There are a lot of different reasons for this, such as distracted driving...
One of the first steps that those involved in a crash or witness to one will take is to call to report the wreck to local authorities or sometimes to seek emergency services. Evaluating the people at the crash for signs of injury is part of this process. People try to...
Hydroplaning is very similar to driving on ice. It can happen when there’s a layer of water on the surface of the roadway. If your tires lift up to the surface of this water, rather than touching the pavement, you can lose control of your car. Many people will slide...
When an accident happens, an important starting point should involve ensuring that everyone is safe. Next, you need to determine who is at fault for the accident and injuries – and this is where negligence and fault play an important part. If you are involved in a car...
If you are among the millions of Americans who log on to social media platforms regularly, you must proceed cautiously in the aftermath of an auto accident. All too often, individuals no longer think twice before picking up a phone or a tablet to post on social media...
It’s very clear that cellphone distraction causes accidents. Drivers need to have their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Holding the phone and looking down at the screen makes it impossible to do both of these things, making it one of the most...
Establishing each driver's level fault after an accident is a significant part of the settlement process. This is because the negligence of the parties involved in the crash will affect the compensation they can recover. Under Tennessee's modified comparative...
Tennessee took a stand against distracted driving when the state enacted the "hands free" law that took effect in 2019. Ever since then, it has been illegal for drivers to use mobile devices in ways that were deemed too distracting, leading to car accidents all across...
When you are involved in a car accident, you may be confused for a moment, which can lead to costly mistakes. Thus, you should take a pause and make the right moves. Further, confirm if it’s safe to talk to the other driver to exchange contact and insurance...
