As we move into winter, the increasingly colder weather means a greater risk for the formation of black ice. Black ice normally refers to a sheet of ice on the road so thin it becomes transparent and difficult to notice while driving along. However, black ice still presents a serious driving hazard, with the ability to cause you to lose control of your vehicle and get into an accident.  If you are injured in an accident involving black ice, you may wonder whether you are entitled to file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your damages. How Black Ice Forms Black ice forms when water freezes on a road surface, creating a thin layer of slippery ice that…

Car accidents can easily leave you with repair bills and medical expenses that quickly exhaust your personal injury protection and collision coverage under your own policy. When that occurs, a driver harmed in an accident caused by another driver may wish to consider pursuing a car accident claim.  What Information Do You Need? Successfully pursuing a car accident claim requires securing evidence and other information to prove that someone else was responsible for your accident, you do not bear any fault (or at least you don’t bear the majority of the fault) for the accident, and that you have incurred damages that you can be financially compensated for. Collecting evidence for a car accident claim should begin at the scene…

In some car crashes, both or all the drivers involved aren’t carrying auto insurance at the time of the collision. Although insurance companies usually sort out compensation for injuries and property damage following a car accident, when both drivers in a crash don’t have insurance, it can make sorting out liability and compensation much more difficult. Why Drivers Sometimes Don’t Carry Insurance Even though state law requires every driver to have a minimum amount of liability coverage from an auto insurance policy, sometimes people get behind the wheel without insurance. There are many reasons why this happens — some drivers accidentally let their policies lapse due to failing to make premium payments or failing to ensure their policy is renewed.…

Halloween is a fun holiday for both children and adults, but it’s true that October 31st is one of the most dangerous days for motor vehicle accidents. With so many kids and teens out and about on Halloween evening or night, young people are especially at risk of being injured in motor vehicle-related crashes. Kids and teens (and even adults) face an increased risk of getting injured in a motor vehicle crash for several reasons. Driving Under the Influence The risk of motor vehicle accidents on Halloween goes up due to increased rates of drunk driving and driving under the influence of drugs. Nearly half of all fatal motor vehicle accidents on Halloween involve a driver under the influence of…

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, your treating doctor will likely be one of the most important resources if you choose to pursue a legal claim for compensation for your injuries and damages. Your doctor can provide you with information about your injuries that you can use to begin establishing your claim for damages.  Questions you should be asking your doctor treating your injuries following a car accident include: What Injuries Have I Suffered? It is critical to understand the full extent of the injuries you’ve suffered in a car accident. You may not notice pain or other symptoms of physical injuries for days or even weeks following an accident. Knowing what injuries you’ve suffered will not only…