Most car accident cases do not end up in court. Instead, they are typically resolved when the at-fault party’s insurance company enters into a settlement agreement with the victim. These agreements typically involve the victim agreeing to release the other party from liability in return for a lump sum payment. The reason that cases are […]

You’re driving along—minding your own business and watching the road ahead of you—when suddenly another driver plows into you. It’s not easy. Every car accident can upset you, but when another driver’s negligence is the cause, it’s more upsetting still. If you were injured in a car accident, you’re likely to experience shock, and finding […]

Reviews of Progressive Insurance on BBB frequently highlight consumer concerns, including numerous complaints about customer service and claim handling. As one of the largest car insurance companies in the United States, Progressive has built a reputation for profitability. By its own account—in its Financial Highlights—it is an exceedingly profitable business. Unlike many other insurers, it […]

The majority of people in the United States have a car and use this as their primary mode of transportation. With over 115 million people on the roads each day, accidents are an everyday occurrence as well. If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know how difficult the entire process can be. From […]

According to the 2016 US Census Data, there are at least 115 million cars on the road every day. Traffic is typically heaviest during peak hours when people are commuting to and from work, and this is usually when people are especially eager to get to where they are going quickly. With all of these […]

When you leave the house for work in the morning, you’re more likely to think about grabbing a cup of coffee than to wonder if you are heading to a safe environment for the day. Most people don’t spend a lot of time considering if their workplace is safe or not and in a perfect […]

Car accidents are frightening, and they can lead to serious injuries that have long-lasting consequences. In fact, some car accidents lead to chronic pain. The effects of chronic pain can be difficult to quantify, but chronic pain can become debilitating over time. Chronic Pain and Car Accidents A 2011 study out of the University of […]

Most people understand the importance of maintaining the brakes on their vehicles and not driving their vehicles if the brakes are not working right. That’s just common sense. It would seem a no-brainer to expect truckers and trucking companies to take these practical rules more seriously given the catastrophic injuries or fatalities that can result […]

One of the most heartbreaking types of accident is a backover pedestrian accident where a vehicle hits a pedestrian when backing up. These collisions frequently occur in driveways or parking lots, resulting in the pedestrian victims suffering horrific injuries or death. Even worse, the majority of these tragedies can be prevented if drivers would take […]

Rear-end motorcycle collisions are more severe than passenger vehicle rear-end collisions because of the differences between motorcycle and car accidents. This is due to the smaller size and lighter weight of the motorcycle and the fact that there is absolutely no protection between the rider and the vehicle hitting him and the hard pavement except […]