Category: Car Accident

In 2012, six-year-old Emma Longstreet was killed when a drunk driver hit her on New Year’s Day. In the aftermath of the accident, the young girl’s parents fought tirelessly to change the legislation regarding the punishments and penalties for drunk…

Auto accidents are the leading cause of injury every year in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. One type of injury that is particularly devastating is an injury to the spine. Spinal injuries can be…

When you are involved in a car accident, thinking about all of the important steps that you need to take is probably the furthest thing from your mind. Instead, it is likely that you are nervous, panicked, and upset about…

You may think that you understand everything there is to know about what to do after a car accident. Unfortunately, most “facts” that people think they know about car accidents are actually false. Here are seven common myths about car accidents in…

So far, 2015 is shaping up to be the deadliest year since 2007 on our nation’s streets and highways. Traffic fatalities from January through June are up 14 percent so far this year compared to the first six months of…

While much of the focus lately has been on distracted driving – and texting while driving in particular – a new study demonstrates the very serious consequences of something most people probably do at some point: drive while they are tired. The…

Getting into a car accident is a terribly stressful event. But there are some common mistakes you should avoid in order to protect your rights in the aftermath of a crash. Neglecting certain responsibilities could be costly. Listed below are seven of…

The holidays are a time of celebrations and parties. Many of these festivities involve alcohol. But drinking alcohol and driving never mix. There are a number of things you can do to keep yourself and the people around you safe…