A rear-end collision is a type of road accident wherein one car hits another from behind. It typically happens when the vehicle at the back is tailgating the other car, often due to distracted driving, speeding, or other types of recklessness. But whatever the case may be, you can find justice for the rear-end accident …
It is hard to accept the unexpected loss of a family member, especially when someone else’s negligent or reckless conduct is to blame. Even though no amount of compensation can make up for the pain and grief you feel, it helps to have the means to pay for past and present expenses that can add …
Motorcycle riders do not have a metal shell, seat belt, or air bags to protect them the way a driver and passengers in a car do. When a crash between a motorcycle and a car occurs, the motorcyclist may experience devastating harm, such as a concussion, back and neck injuries, road rash, broken bones, lost …
Any motor vehicle collision can cause serious harm, but a crash involving a large commercial truck can result in devastating, possibly life-threatening injuries to the person in the smaller vehicle. If you suffered injuries in a collision with a truck, emergency medical personnel might have brought you to a hospital, where you might have undergone …
Although most drivers are confident in their ability to safely multitask while driving, distracted driving has been a contributing factor in a growing number of motor vehicle accidents in recent years. This increase in distracted driving crashes has led to states enacting laws targeting people who text and drive, but those laws have not completely …
Despite significant efforts by federal, state, and local governments, drunk driving accidents still occur every day. These crashes can lead to severe injuries for both drivers and passengers, some of which are fatal. Injury victims and surviving family members of deceased victims may have claims for compensation against the drunk driver and other parties in …
Drivers who fail to yield to other drivers according to state traffic rules and regulations may get tickets, but they also may cause catastrophic accidents. These accidents can leave other drivers, passengers, and even pedestrians with severe injuries. When another driver’s negligence causes you or a loved one harm, you may want to contact a …
Many older adults in nursing home facilities suffer from injuries and illnesses caused by abuse. The physical, emotional, and psychological toll abuse can take is devastating to both nursing home residents and their families. Abuse in any form should never be tolerated, especially when the victims are among the most vulnerable members of our society. …
Rollover crashes can be deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2010 this type of accident accounted for a little over 2% of all car accidents, yet was responsible for nearly 35% of passenger vehicle fatalities. If your loved one was killed in a rollover crash, the blame may lie with …
Side impact, T-bone, or broadside collisions happen when one moving vehicle crashes into the side of another vehicle. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, either driver could be at fault. There are many factors that contribute to vehicle accidents, but one of them is almost always driver error, according to the National Highway Traffic …
Whiplash is an injury commonly seen in car accident victims, especially those who have been involved in a rear-end collision. This condition gets its name from the violent back-and-forth motion, like the cracking of a whip, that your neck can make when your body is jolted in a car crash. It does not take much …
Class action lawsuits number in the thousands every year. They are generally regarded as one of the most efficient ways for a large group of people to receive financial awards for injuries, illnesses, or grievances that people have suffered from a company’s products or services. Class action lawsuits usually start because of the ill effects …
Unexpected deaths are a trial all on their own. Deaths that you believe may be the result of another party’s negligent or reckless behavior sting in a way that cannot be described. These wrongful deaths often leave families ripped apart and feeling like they have nowhere to turn. Thankfully, this is not the case. North …
Though corporations may be large and powerful, they are not infallible. It is possible for individuals to suffer due to a failed product release, the corporation’s treatment of its employees, and other scenarios. If you or a loved one have suffered an injury at the hands of a corporation, company, or similar organization, you have …
At only 6.5%, North Carolina has one of the lowest percentages of uninsured drivers in the United States, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). Despite this good rate, car accidents involving drivers who do not have car insurance still occur. Being in a car accident with an uninsured driver can be more stressful than …
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) even reports that almost half of all two-vehicle crashes between 2012 and 2014 are due to a rear-end collision. Rear-end collisions usually occur at low speeds, but even so, they can result in serious injuries, significant damage to the vehicles, and even death. If you or your loved one …
According to a study performed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), an average of one person per day dies because of a police chase. While police officers and other law enforcement personnel must do all they can to apprehend dangerous suspects, they must also show regard for the safety of others around them. A …
Responsible drivers remain at the scene and call the police when they are involved in an accident. Some drivers, however, do not act responsibly and choose to leave the scene of the accident without identifying themselves. Being involved in a hit and run accident can be scary, stressful, and overwhelming. If you are injured in …
Police chases often pose deadly risks to bystanders in Raleigh, North Carolina. The pursuing police and fleeing cars usually drive at high speeds, which sometimes causes them to lose control on the road or cause high-impact collisions with other cars or pedestrians. If you were struck by a police vehicle, there are several ways to …
Driving while intoxicated or drunk driving is prohibited in every U.S. state because of the risk it poses to the driver and others’ safety. Alcohol can significantly impair judgment, lower alertness, and diminish muscle coordination, increasing one’s accident risk, as the National Highway Safety and Transportation Administration (NHSTA) notes. A blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 …
