Car Accident Blog

One of the trickier injuries to diagnose and treat after a car accident is nerve damage. There are approximately 7 trillion nerves in your body, and they can be injured in many ways including being stretched, torn, or pinched. What accident victims often don’t realize is that nerve damage can happen not only in a major motor vehicle accident but even in the case of a minor “fender bender.” One of the most common car accident injuries—whiplash—can be the cause of nerve damage. Some other...

Each year thousands of car accidents are caused by a failure of some part of the vehicle. Many of these are from common maintenance items that could have been prevented. It’s important that you schedule regular maintenance on your car or truck. In addition, however, there are some basic parts of your car that you should check periodically to help prevent crashes. Below is a safety checklist for your vehicle. Tires There are two tests you need to do to prevent tire failure. To grip...

Did you know that speeding is the cause of over one-quarter of all motor vehicle accident fatalities? The Automobile Association of America (AAA) found some interesting information about who speeds habitually and why. Excuses, Excuses So, what are the most common reasons people give for why they were driving over the speed limit? Carinsurance.com surveyed 1,000 drivers and ranked from highest to lowest the most popular reasons given to police officers when respondents were stopped for speeding: 26% claim they didn’t realize they were speeding....

Although a motor vehicle accident can happen just about anywhere, the Federal Highway Administration reports that 40% of all crashes take place in an intersection. They estimate that as many as 2.5 million intersection accidents occur each year nationwide. In Sacramento, intersections like Arena Bl & Truxel Rd and Los Robles Bl & Marysville Bl bear this out. Common Causes of Intersection Crashes Part of the reason intersections prove to be so dangerous is that traffic is coming and going in multiple directions. As you...

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle crash you may be entitled to monetary compensation to cover costs associated with the accident. One of these is the recovery of lost wages. Lost wages fall into two categories: Lost Wages or Back Pay This is the money you would have earned since an injury occurred which has prohibited you from working at all or at the same level you were before the accident. Compensation for lost wages includes: Regular pay (salary or hourly) Overtime...

Motorists can encounter hazardous conditions anywhere. Adverse weather, poorly maintained roadways, and debris can create obstacles drivers must navigate around safely. When summer turns to fall, more dangers present themselves that weren’t around during the previous months. Although you might follow the posted speed limit and other rules of the road, there are additional precautions you can take that you might not be aware of while driving during the autumn months. The changing seasons bring about various factors that can lead to problems for drivers....

The aftermath of an accident can be scary and confusing. Most people don’t know the steps they’re supposed to take to protect their rights and pursue compensation. Unfortunately, saying the wrong thing to the wrong person following an accident can negatively impact the outcome of your insurance claim or lawsuit. If you were involved in an accident someone else caused, you may be able to hold them liable for your medical treatment and other related expenses. In doing so, you should avoid talking about what...

No one plans to get into a car accident so when one happens it can shake you up and may impede your ability to think clearly. There are certain steps you should take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Keep these tips tucked away in the back of your mind just in case you ever find yourself in an accident. Safety First—If you or your passengers or anyone in another vehicle involved in a crash may be injured the first step is to call...

The most recent statistics show that each year 920,000 motor vehicle accidents are caused by distracted driving. While the first image that might come to mind is someone texting or talking on their cell phone, there are many other forms of distracted driving. Eating, putting on makeup, reading the paper, adjusting the GPS, and even tuning to a different radio station are all examples of actual physical distractions. Other drivers are mentally distracted either by a problem on their minds or just zoned out from...

Did you know that it’s estimated that each year victims of car accidents rack up about $18 billion dollars in lifetime medical costs for injuries suffered from crashes? There are many different types of injuries. Some of the most frequently experienced include: Soft Tissue Injuries—this includes any trauma to skin, muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Whiplash, the snapping of your head rapidly forward and then backward, is a common type of soft tissue injury. It also includes cuts and bruises, muscle sprains and contusions. Pain, swelling,...