If you’re like most people following an auto accident, you expect the other driver to present their liability insurance information. Unfortunately, many motorists fail to carry auto insurance. While liability insurance is mandatory for Kentucky drivers, Kentucky Forward reports that nearly 16% of motorists within the Commonwealth are uninsured. If the at-fault driver in your …
Sears offers many different types of merchandise, from tools and appliances to jewelry and children’s toys. A visit to this store should end in new purchases or moving on to browse other stores in the mall. However, there are potential hazards throughout the store and its parking lot that could cause you or a loved …
Heading out to visit a local bar, go shopping at the mall, or hit up a club with friends should be a relatively enjoyable time for everyone involved. We make the assumption that going there will be safe, but this is not always the case if the property owner neglects to provide adequate security for …
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury in the neck that commonly occurs in motor vehicle accidents. This injury typically occurs when the impact of a car crash causes the head to whip violently back and forth. This whipping movement can stretch and tear the muscles in the neck, causing painful injuries that can be difficult …
When a business entity like a large corporation acts with negligence, it often does so on a large scale. This can result in a large group of individuals that suffer injuries or illness due to that negligence. In cases like this, each of those victims could be entitled to financial compensation. The reality is that …
A side impact collision occurs when one vehicle strikes the side of another. These accidents can occur in a variety of ways. From intersection collisions to sideswipes on the highway, these accidents have the potential to result in serious bodily injuries. If you suffered injuries in a side impact crash, you are entitled to pursue …
Many different types of buses make their way through Baltimore daily—school buses, Maryland Transit Authority (MTA), tour buses, intercity buses, and more. Each one follows transit rules to help them flow with traffic safely. However, should they become involved in an accident, each carries a different set of rules when filing a lawsuit for a …
The National Safety Council (NSC) reported that 2,841 people were killed in automotive accidents involving distracted drivers in 2018. While campaigns have been launched to report the dangers of texting and driving and other forms of distracted driving, some people continue these dangerous driving habits, placing everyone on the road at risk. If you or …
If you are a driver in Florida, chances are that the person on the road next to you is driving uninsured. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), Florida leads the nation in the number of uninsured drivers, with a staggering 26.7% in 2015. Approximately one of every four drivers has no car insurance in …
Failure to yield accidents occur when a driver does not stop or slow down to give others the right of way. If a driver fails to yield when they are supposed to, they can endanger the lives of other drivers as well as those of pedestrians, cyclists, and others on the road. According to the …
Leaving the scene of an accident—also known as a “hit and run” —is a criminal offense in the state of Florida. According to Florida Statute §316.061, a driver must remain at the scene of a crash until they have fulfilled certain requirements, such as providing contact information to the other party and/or law enforcement. If …
Injuries from a rollover accident are often dramatically worse than injuries from most other accidents. While somewhat rare, rollover crashes account for a disproportionate amount of traffic fatalities as well. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rollover accidents account for approximately 35% of all passenger vehicle fatalities in the United States each …
In their race to market and their thirst for profits, some large corporations throw public safety issues aside. They negligently design, produce, and disseminate drugs that cause dangerous side effects or even cause long-term injury—and they fail to warn consumers about the risks. They pollute the air and water supplies with toxic chemicals that cause …
Even the most road-savvy and conscientious bicyclist can become involved in a devastating accident. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reports 10 bicyclists died from crashes in 2018, and 244 injured. As more cyclists take to the streets, enjoying their rights on the road, we will likely see a continued increase in bike accidents. Given their almost-complete …
When you use public transit in San Diego and the surrounding Southern California metro areas, it is a reasonable expectation to get to your destination safely. Unfortunately, this does not always happen due to other drivers’ negligence, the bus driver themselves, malfunctioning parts, and more. A bus accident can be a harrowing experience. If you …
If you live in Ohio, then you are required by law to have at least the state’s minimum liability insurance to legally drive on the road. Even so, the Insurance Information Institute (III) notes that nearly 13 percent of drivers on the road in Ohio are driving without the protection they need to keep themselves …
When a driver hits another car, cyclist, or pedestrian, they should stop immediately. If possible, they should render reasonable assistance to injured parties, including stopping bleeding, giving CPR, or calling an ambulance. Even if no injuries occurred, drivers should exchange names, contact information, and insurance details with the other involved parties. When a driver fails …
If you were hurt in an accident through no fault of your own, you could be eligible for compensation. However, if you are severely injured and in pain, it might be hard to think about fighting a legal battle. You probably feel like you have no leftover energy to put into a fight. Fortunately, you …
Mesa, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix, is home to more than 500,000 people, making it one of the U.S.’s largest suburban population centers. According to the city’s website, it also ranks as Arizona’s third-largest city, with Phoenix and Tucson in the top two spots. With all these people and drivers, car accidents are bound to …
Most head-on collisions result in catastrophic harm in the form of injuries and losses. These terrifying car accidents are often the result of serious injuries and fatalities. In fact, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), head-on collisions rank high among the types of car accidents that result in fatalities. The injuries suffered …
