Cars can crash in many different ways. Depending on the nature of the impact, vehicle occupants can suffer trauma and injuries to many parts of their bodies. In addition to direct trauma, the body can also twist and move in unnatural ways, which can lead to many types of soft tissue damage and other injuries. …
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Have you bought a new or used vehicle recently and found it to give you countless problems that require you to spend time and money taking it for repairs? If so, you might need to consider filing a lemon law claim against the auto manufacturer. Should you discover your car is a lemon, it’s vital …
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The quick answer to this is yes. When you call 911 after a car wreck, you save lives and protect your own rights. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that there were approximately 6.7 million car wrecks in the United States in 2019. Of those 6.7 million, 1.9 million involved personal injuries. But you will …
While all types of car accidents can be frightening, there are some collisions that have a higher risk of causing serious injuries or fatalities. One of the most dangerous types of crashes is a rollover crash, in which a vehicle tips over onto its side, roof, or even rolls several times. Vehicles can roll on …
California law protects consumers in many different ways, including consumers who purchase vehicles that simply do not work as they should. When a car you purchased has problem after problem, it is commonly known as a “lemon,” and the laws protecting you in this situation are called “lemon laws.” How do you prove that your …
Your brain is surrounded by fluid that acts as a cushion to preclude the brain from hitting the inside of your skull. Also, your skull is there to prevent an object from directly striking your brain. Despite all of this, brain injuries can happen in many ways. Any sudden, rough jolt can result in the …
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What should you do if your car has a mechanical problem that won’t seem to go away? Perhaps you’ve taken the car to the dealership, maybe even a few times, and they do not know what to do. Are you stuck with this lemon? Is there something you can do? The California Lemon Law exists …
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Most people assume that single-vehicle accidents are, by their very nature, the fault of the only driver involved, but this isn’t always the case. In fact, factors that are beyond our control can cause or contribute to dangerous single-vehicle crashes, and such factors should be addressed directly. If you’ve been injured in a single-vehicle accident …
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When you are involved in a traffic accident, there is always the risk of injury, regardless of how quickly you or the other cars around you were driving when the collision occurred. Some injuries are more serious than others, and one of the injuries that is both common and potentially serious is a head injury. …
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One minute you were driving down the road, and the next, you were hit by another vehicle. Car crashes often happen in the blink of an eye, with little or no warning. Even still, they leave significant injuries and financial liability for medical bills in their wake. Who is liable for paying these types of …
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Whiplash, also known as a neck sprain or neck strain, is a serious injury to the soft tissue of the neck. It is the most commonly cited injury resulting from rear-end auto collisions. When your car is struck from behind, it can cause your head to violently snap back and then forward again in rapid …
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Even a minor traffic accident can be stressful and disconcerting. Even if you feel fine, you might wonder whether you should see a doctor or not. If you feel any pain, you might wonder whether it is no big deal or whether you should go to the emergency room or urgent care. Many people debate …
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