Soft Tissue Injuries And Whiplash From Car And Truck Accidents
Category: Car Accident, Personal Injury, Resources
There is perhaps nothing that is more frustrating than being injured in a car accident and then having people believe you are “faking” your injuries. Unfortunately, this happens quite often when people suffer what are known as “soft tissue” or “whiplash” injuries. Also known as “delayed” injuries, the symptoms of these types of problems rarely occur at once. It may be days or, in some cases, weeks before a victim begins to notice problems. By
One of the most difficult types of injuries to prove are mental and emotional injuries after a car accident. Mental and emotional injuries can cause just as much damage as physical injuries, but it may be much harder to convince others that you are truly injured. However, victims of mental and emotional trauma are entitled to compensation just as victims of physical injury may be. What Are Mental and Emotional Injuries? Most mental and emotional
Wal-Mart Truck Accident puts effort to amend hours of service rules in question
Category: News, Truck Accidents
The crash involving actor Tracy Morgan and a Wal-Mart truck driver has focused national attention on the problem of fatigued drivers. While the debate about forcing truck drivers to observe various breaks and rest periods has been raging for some time, this particular crash occurred at a time when various state legislatures are considering bills designed to lift some of the driving restrictions imposed on long-haul truckers, sparking even greater debate. The Accident The “Tracy
How Are Medical Bills Paid After A Florida Car Accident?
Category: Car Accident, Personal Injury, Resources
After a Florida car accident, it can be confusing to try to understand who is responsible for paying your medical bills. This is because, under Florida law there are several insurers who could be responsible for paying these expenses. It is important to understand how Florida law affects your ability to recover medical damages in your car accident case, particularly if you are seriously injured. In some cases, a personal injury attorney may be able
You have probably allowed someone else to drive your car at some point, but have you ever thought about what would happen if that person had an accident? Who would be liable? Would your insurance rates go up? What happens when a friend or relative who is not on your insurance policy crashes your car depends greatly on the circumstances of the accident. In general, the driver of the car is responsible for accidents, but