Car accidents are one of the most common sources of injuries and fatalities in America. No matter how careful, there are inevitable situations where drivers may not have control over the wheel. However, there are certain ways to take caution and minimize the risk of getting into an accident. In this article we are going […]
Mandy Mayer
Since car and truck accidents both involve motor vehicle damage, people involved, and the rules of the road, they are very similar in many ways, although they have distinctive differences. The way the accident happens, the severity of the accident, and the way liability is assigned are all ways the accidents’ resolutions vary between [...]
Ally
A recent study analyzed not only the most dangerous roads in Wisconsin, but specifically the five-mile stretches of road that have had the most fatalities in the past 20 years (2000-2019). Using data from the NHTSA, the report examined the number of fatal crashes as well as the total number of total fatalities. Four of […]
Sharon
Despite their size, because commercial trucks are so commonplace on roads today, it can be easy to forget that they’re even there. It can also be hard to remember that there is someone behind the wheel of these massive vehicles, and their job isn’t just to get their load from one point to another. Beyond […]
Jackson Sawa
Of all the car accidents that happen each day in the United States, it’s estimated that 32 individuals lose their lives daily as a result of intoxicated drivers on the road. And, because these are only confirmed fatalities, that means that there are countless other people driving under the influence. Thankfully, not all intoxicated [...]
Jackson Sawa
After Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered from cardiac arrest during a football game this past Monday, experts have weighed in on the potential causes for the catastrophic event. Fortunately, Hamlin has made significant improvement in the last few days. There were a number of speculations tossed around within the medical [...]
Tessa
If you’ve ever been in an auto accident, you know that one of the pain points – in addition to the potential physical and emotional pain – is dealing with the insurance company. Filing an insurance claim is an important step after any motor vehicle accident, because that’s what it’s there for. Our car insurance […]
Sharon
As the third largest city in the United States, Chicago is home to a complex network of roads and highways that are used by millions of people every day. While the city has made significant efforts to improve road safety in recent years, there are still some roads that are more dangerous than others. Understanding […]
Kyle Pryor-Landman
It is common knowledge that semi-truck accidents are more dangerous and cause significant damage compared to smaller automobiles. According to the US Department of Transportation, semi-trucks are about 70 ft long and can carry loads that weigh 20,000lbs to 80,000lbs. The standard sedan vehicle weighs about 2,500lbs to 2,900lbs, therefore [...]
Natalie Padilla
You have probably been told that one of the first things you should do after a car accident other than ensure your own safety is to take as many photos as possible of the scene, and this is for good reason. After a car accident, especially a somewhat severe one, whipping out a phone/camera and […]
Tessa