Accidents happen every day, even to the best of drivers. If you ever find yourself in the aftermath of an accident, it’s important to stay calm and document your wreck if possible. Here are the four steps you should take if you ever get into a motor vehicle accident to make your claim more effective. […]
Common Myths About Car Accident Claims
December 15, 2020 By
There are quite a few myths and misconceptions out there when it comes to what you should do after getting injured in a motor vehicle accident. While there is never a one-size-fits all approach to apply to every crash aftermath, it is typically a good idea to contact an attorney to find out what your […]
How Hot Weather Contributes to Accidents, even if Travel is Light This Summer
May 30, 2020 By
In a study published in 2015, researchers found that crashes caused by driver performance factors, such as fatigue, distractions and driver error, increased in warmer weather and heat waves. A decrease in driver performance isn’t the only way that hot weather contributes to accidents. Hot weather can be bad for your car’s behavior too, causing […]
Advanced Driver Assistance Tech Leads to Distracted Driving
January 7, 2020 By
You may have suspected that people using “autopilot” functions are more likely to engage in distracting activities while they are driving. If so, a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has confirmed your suspicion. Experienced users of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were nearly twice as likely to drive distracted while they […]
I’m a Victim of Road Rage; What Can I Do?
December 23, 2019 By
The incidents of road rage on our nation’s highways and city streets seem to be skyrocketing as more and more drivers are distracted with their devices and the hustle and bustle of daily life. We all know that feeling when we feel we were very close to being in an accident due to another driver’s […]
How to Handle a “No Injury No Response” Car Accident
December 16, 2019 By
Any car accident is a stressful event, even when there is no serious injury. If you’ve been in a car accident recently in which no law enforcement or emergency medical services were needed, you’ve been in what is referred to as a “no injury, no response” car accident, but the stress and anxiety you’re feeling […]
Oregon Auto Insurance Rules
December 10, 2019 By
Oregon is one of the nation’s safer states to drive in, with a particularly low rate of alcohol-related fatalities and a high rate of auto insurance coverage. Nevertheless, when an accident does occur, insurance issues loom large, especially if the accident can be clearly identified as one party’s fault. Following is an outline of Oregon’s […]
New York Auto Insurance Rules
December 3, 2019 By
New York, as one of the most populous states in the union, suffers more road accidents than most other states despite the fact that its per capita accident rate is one of the lowest in the nation. Since insurance issues almost always come into play when a car accident claim arises, an understanding of New […]
Pedestrian Accidents Increase During Holiday Season
November 18, 2019 By
With many of our favorite holidays right around the corner, it’s time to kick it in high gear and begin the hustle and bustle that November and December always bring. We will have shopping trips to make, family get-togethers to organize, and office parties to plan, and all of those fun events require numerous trips […]
