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How Does COVID-19 Impact Car Insurance?

Published: Jun 8, 2020 Auto Accident

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there is more to worry about than just the health and wellbeing of yourself and others. Unfortunately, coronavirus may affect your car insurance premium. If you make any changes to your policy or if your insurer lowers or pays back...

Who Is Responsible in a Chain Reaction Accident?

Published: Apr 30, 2020 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Chain reaction car accidents involve multiple vehicles and typically result in more serious injuries and vehicle damage than a two-car collision. A chain reaction, or pile-up, also may involve more than one negligent party, which makes it more complex when it comes to establishing...

Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Published: Mar 2, 2020 Auto Accident, Drunk Driving, Personal Injury

Driving takes concentration and attention, two elements that are in short supply when a person is overtired. Getting behind the wheel while feeling drowsy is a dangerous practice that is all too common in our sleep-deprived society. Common or not, driving a motor vehicle...

Car Accidents and Road Conditions

Published: Feb 12, 2020 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

When it comes to car accidents, common contributing factors include everything from driver behaviors, distractions, mistakes, the actions of other drivers, or conditions of the roads. It can be easier to determine liability when the actions of a driver clearly led to the accident....

Car Accident Spinal Cord Injuries

Published: Jan 31, 2020 Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Serious Injuries

Car accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. There are approximately 17,730 new spinal cord injury cases each year, and car accidents are responsible for 39.3 percent of these injuries. Spinal cord injuries...