United States Car Accident Statistics

Every year there is an average of 6 million car accidents in the United States. The likelihood that a person living in the U.S., or one of their loved ones, will be involved in some sort of an accident is uncomfortably high.  DriverKnowledge.com reports that 27% of those 6 million car accidents will result in a non-fatal, yet serious injury. Serious injuries can occur in a car accident for many...

Defective Tire Related Auto Accidents

Every day, thousands of people are involved in car accidents in the United States. Among the most common causes of accidents are driver distraction, carelessness, and poor driving conditions. However, there is a factor that causes auto wrecks each year, but gets much less attention.  One significant cause of many car accidents is defective auto parts. Whether the part is a stock part that came...

Common Insurance Concerns After Car Accidents

People who have been seriously injured in car accidents often have difficult questions about their situation.  Knowing what to do after a serious injury is not easy, and in some cases, you may need to use the civil justice system to protect your rights, and ensure fair treatment from insurance companies. Learn more about the usual insurance issues in car accidents below. Car Accidents can Have...

How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?

There are a number of different fee arrangements that are generally used by personal injury attorneys. While there are different variations, the most commonly used fee arrangements include fixed fees, or flat rate fees, hourly fees and contingency fees. Generally, personal injury attorneys will enter into a contingency fee arrangement with clients. A contingency fee is where the attorney’s fees...

Car Crash Fatalities are More Common in These Cars

When you purchase a car you may not realize that the one you’re buying is more dangerous than another. However, some sports cars and small vehicles are simply involved in more car accident fatalities every year. This makes them less than ideal for individuals looking to put safety ahead of all other concerns.  A recent study by iSeeCars.com found that fatalities occurred two to four times more...