Multi-vehicle accidents: What causes them and who’s at fault?

Any accident between two cars is bad enough. But an accident with more than two cars takes road catastrophe to another lethal level. A multi-vehicle accident, also called a pile-up collision or a chain reaction accident, often occurs when a car rear-ends another car in front of it, propelling it to hit another, and…

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Getting a handle on motor vehicle fatalities

In an effort to create an annual census covering fatal motor vehicle accidents, the U.S. Department of Transportation launched its annual statistics covering road fatalities several years ago. The yearly study broke statistics into several categories, including crashes and vehicle types to specific roads. Since that launch, researchers have continued to conduct in-depth analyses…

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What consequences can a car accident cause?

When you experience a car accident it is likely you will experience shock and confusion. Physical injuries, psychological trauma and property damage could complicate your situation as well. Even weeks after your accident you might still feel uneasy and frustrated at the cascade of consequences that have followed. Knowing what to expect may help…

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Do I have to go to the ER after a car accident?

Prompt medical attention is vital for treating serious injuries, either by first responders at the scene of the accident or at a medical facility. Proving that you received injuries in a car accident does not always require you to take an ambulance ride to the hospital, but it does make it easier. The risk…

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Can a brain injury ruin your relationship?

Traumatic brain injuries are alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the American Brain Foundation, approximately 1.7 million Americans sustain them every single year. Even though airbags and seat belts have improved car safety, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of TBI. If you have a TBI after a car accident,…

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How do I recognize a drunk driver?

Drunk drivers are a menace on the roads all across America. One way to help keep drunk drivers off the road is to understand when you see one and what to do. Drunk driving claims thousands of lives every year, and reporting is one way to keep the roads safe. Fortunately, there are some…

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