Car Accidents - Page 10

Updated August 9, 2024 What happens if you are involved in a texting and driving accident depends on the circumstances of the collision, but you may need to file insurance claims for injuries you suffered and the financial losses you incurred. If you caused the accident, you may be able to seek compensation from your own insurance company. If another...

Updated September 10, 2024

The top three distractions while driving include manual, visual, and cognitive distractions. Each type involves different dangerous activities, all of which take attention away from safe driving and increase the risk of accidents. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 90% of car accidents involve human...

Updated September 10, 2024

Common delayed symptoms after a car accident include internal bleeding, headache or neck pain, and psychological changes, which can take anywhere from days to months to appear. While some injuries, such as penetrating trauma, bruising, and broken bones, become apparent, doctors may have a harder time diagnosing injuries that do not show up right away on imaging tests or cause the victim any discomfort. When victims are not yet aware of potential injuries,...

Updated June 21, 2024

The 21- to 24-year-old age group has the most drunk driving accidents in the United States, according to recent research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Drunk Driving Among Young Adults

Young adults often think they are invincible and take risks that older adults do not take. As a result, the statistics reported in 2017 show what...

Updated June 21, 2024

The dangers of distracted driving include the increased risk of car accidents, catastrophic injuries, and fatalities.

Understanding Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is any moment that a driver does not have full attention on the roadways. This can include activities such as texting while driving, talking on a cell phone while...