Vehicle Accidents

No one ever wants to be in a car accident, but statistically every driver could experience from one to four accidents in their lifetime. Car accidents are costly and can cause severe injuries. Some of the most common car accident injuries are to the neck and back. Here are the four most common neck and back injuries.

Muscle Injury

The neck and shoulders have a complex network of muscles. When you see an accident coming and you are unable to avoid it, your body tenses and those muscles tense as well. A tensed muscle has less give than a relaxed muscle, which makes soft tissue damage much more likely even if you do not strike an object. [Read more…] about Four Typical Neck and Back Injuries from Car Accidents

Semi-trucks and tractor trailers are the most dangerous vehicles on the road. They are so much larger than all of the other vehicles on the roadways that accidents involving these trucks can be devastating. These accidents are also fairly common. About 500,000 accidents involving semi-trucks or tractor trailers occur each year. 

A big reason that there are so many accidents involving these vehicles is that their large size brings a lot of disadvantages. These trucks have significant blind spots that can cause problems for the truck drivers and others on the road. They also have to make very wide turns in order to stay in the appropriate lane as they move from one street or highway to another. [Read more…] about How Wide Turns from Trucks and Trailers Cause Accidents

One of the things about driving that gives a lot of people anxiety is sharing the road with semi-trucks and tanker trucks. Semis and tankers pose specific and unique dangers to other drivers on the road. It is important that you understand how these accidents happen, why they are dangerous, and what to do.

Blind Spots

One of the biggest reasons that tanker truck accidents happen is because people drive in their blind spots. The blind spots for a semi-truck or tanker truck are rather large. The blind spot on the right is significantly bigger than the one on the left, although both have several feet of space in which they cannot see anything on either side of them. These blind spots cause a lot of accidents that can easily be avoided by other drivers being cautious and aware. [Read more…] about How Tanker Truck Accidents Are Dangerous and What to Do

It is unfortunate, but car accidents happen all the time. In fact, there are well over 150,000 car accidents each year in the state of California alone. It is always a good idea to know in advance what to do in a car accident that isn’t your fault. If you have recently been in an accident and feel lost, this information will help you.

Gather Evidence

While still at the scene of the accident, you should gather as much evidence as you can to substantiate your case. Pictures of property damage, injuries, and the environment around the scene of the accident are all important for determining fault and how an accident occurred. You should also gather names and contact information for other drivers and any witnesses, as well as tow truck drivers, officers, and first responders on the scene. You will also need the other driver’s information such as license number, plate number, and insurance information. [Read more…] about What to Do After a Car Accident that Isn’t Your Fault

When you are in an auto accident it can be quite a shock. When you are at the scene of the accident you may feel as though you are in a daze, gathering information and talking to police and witnesses. When the excitement is over and your injuries have been treated, the next steps you take after an auto accident can make a huge difference in how quickly you receive fair compensation for the accident.

Contact Your Insurance

Even if you were not at fault in the accident, you may want to contact your car insurance company to let them know about the accident. If you have rental car coverage you may be able to get a rental car right away while you’re waiting for your claims to be processed or your car repaired. Your insurance can also work with the other driver’s insurance company and your attorney to make sure that you get the compensation you deserve. [Read more…] about First Steps to Take After an Auto Accident