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Are Sideswipe Collisions the Most Damaging? Per data from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), there are 242,000 sideswipe crashes annually. More than 2,500 deaths each year and about 27,000 injuries happen from sideswipe accidents. Sideswipe crashes account for 2.7 percent of deadly crashes of all types. Many sideswipe accidents involve severe injuries. In a sideswipe crash, even at lower […]

How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take? Perhaps you were driving to work as you do every weekday morning when a texting driver suddenly hit you. Maybe you were going to grandma’s house for the long weekend or making a quick trip to the store not two miles from your house. However, your accident happened, and it left you with damages. You […]

Head-on Car Collisions No one expects a car accident when they head out on the road, much less a head-on collision. Unfortunately, the unexpected happens every day. While driving, the most frightening thing you can see is another car or truck coming right at you. While you may or may not see or suspect a head-on collision is […]

Can You Sue if Someone Hits Your Car? Car accidents are a common everyday occurrence and are considered a national public health concern. Vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death in the U.S. and kill over 100 people daily. Most concerning for anyone involved in a devastating car accident is how immensely stressful and confusing they can be to navigate. As a […]

Herniated Disc Injury After Accident Lawsuit and Settlements A herniated disc can happen due to a car accident, slip, fall, or another mishap. Some people with herniated discs do not experience any symptoms, but others will experience pain, numbness, or tingling sensations. Herniated discs are complex injuries that need a proper diagnosis and treatment. Medical treatment and other losses can be costly, so […]

How Do I Settle a Car Accident Claim Without a Lawyer? If you want to settle your car accident case, you are in good company since most litigants settle instead of going to a jury trial. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that 96 percent of personal injury lawsuits reach a settlement across state courts in the U.S. Most personal injury actions are the result of […]

So Do Most Car Accident Cases Go to Court? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are approximately 5.5 million car accidents in the U.S. every year. It may not surprise you to see how common car accidents are and how such accidents can result in personal injury or property damage and losses such as medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses. […]

Can I Get a Settlement for a Car Accident Without a Lawyer? The short answer is that you likely will not get an adequate settlement without legal help. If you try on your own, you will probably end up with a settlement that won’t begin to cover your expenses, leaving you having to pay thousands of dollars in medical costs and auto repairs. If you have a […]

Can I Claim for Anxiety or Emotional Distress After a Car Accident? A car accident injury can cause enormous stress. Even if your physical injuries heal, the emotional injuries and their impacts may last far longer and, in some ways, be far more painful. Based on the severity and longevity of these emotional injuries, New York law permits accident victims to recover compensation for both physical injuries […]