Car Accidents

Accidents happen. When they occur, you face repairs to your vehicle, injuries and rising insurance premiums. Fortunately, safe driving can help you avoid these crashes. Here are tips on avoiding some of the most common types of car accidents. Rear-end collisions...

In the aftermath of a car accident, the adrenaline often masks pain from some injuries. You might not even notice your injuries until the next day or a couple of days later. Never underestimate the potential for brain injuries following a car accident, even if you...

A car accident can change your life. In addition to injuries and financial impact, the accident can have long-lasting emotional effects. It is common for people who have experienced a car accident to develop driving anxiety or even vehophobia, a specific phobia about...

When you are drowsy, even the smallest tasks can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Some of these activities may be low-risk and you can get through them if you focus hard enough. However, it is very dangerous to treat driving like one of these activities. The...

A key component to any car accident claim is to determine which party was at fault. In most cases, the defense will respond to a demand letter with accusations of complete or partial responsibility. If the plaintiff is partially responsible, they can still receive...

A traveler involved in a motor vehicle accident often experiences a surge of adrenaline that can cover the pain or aftereffects of the crash. A host of difficulties might arise after a victim assumes there was no injury. Accident victims should carefully monitor their...

Many drivers believe that if they get into an accident with an uninsured motorist they cannot recover the damages incurred. This is not true. South Carolina law requires drivers to carry uninsured motorist coverage at least equal to the minimum liability coverage....

Lane splitting is the act of a motorcyclist weaving between other vehicles back and forth across multiple lanes of traffic. This is typically possible because of a motorcycle's smaller profile compared to standard cars, but there is a question of legality in the...

When you get in your car to go somewhere, any activity that takes your full attention away from driving falls under the category of distracted driving. Driver distraction injures and kills many drivers, passengers and pedestrians every year in the U.S. The Centers for...

When you drive, you always keep an eye on the road in front of you. This allows you to spot road hazards before they can cause or contribute to a potentially serious accident. Unfortunately, even if you pay attention, you may drive onto black ice with little or no...