Car accidents quickly become expensive. Just as you’re caught up in dealing with the pain and trauma of a serious accident, you also have to deal with mounting medical bills and other accident-related damages. When car accident injuries are serious, you may be unable to return to work in your previous capacity—or at all—but your bills and expenses can’t wait. So what do you do after a car accident when serious injuries delay or prevent you from returning to work?…
A car accident is a shocking and often traumatic experience. Though we know they happen, we never fully imagine them happening to us and no one is ever really ready for an accident. Nonetheless, accidents happen to an average of over 17,000 people per day in the United States. These accidents cause a great deal of damage including property damage, physical injuries, emotional trauma, and sometimes death. Every year, over 100,000 people experience a car accident in Colorado alone. If…
There are a lot of addictions that can increase the risks on the road. Someone who is addicted to alcohol may be more likely to hit you while they are under the influence. Someone who is addicted to illegal drugs may also be impaired when they cause an accident. You could be seriously injured or lose a loved one in these crashes. But what about something that seems a bit more innocent, such as a cellphone? We know that distracted…
When it’s time to teach your teenager to drive, it can feel bittersweet. New independence means fewer calls for rides, but it is also another step before your child becomes an adult. Driving also exposes your child to new risks and dangers. Teenagers tend to be easily distracted, and when that combines with driving a vehicle, the results can be devastating. Here are some of the essential skills to teach your teen as they get ready to drive. Managing attention…
Not all car crashes have an obvious cause. If you suffer a blow to the head, it can make things even harder, as you may not remember much at all. Yet there is always a reason for a crash, and discovering it will be crucial to getting the full amount of compensation you deserve. Multiple factors can contribute to a crash Even when there appears to be a clear reason for the crash, it is crucial to investigate further. Let’s…