Jackknife accidents are a type of accident specific to semi-trucks and tractor-trailers that occur when the cab and trailer portion of a truck begin moving independently of each other, with the trailer pivoting at the hitch point, creating a 90 degree angle. These types of truck accidents are extremely serious,… Continue reading What Causes Jackknife Truck Accidents?
Continue ReadingSuffering From a Headache After an Accident?
Headaches after an accident in which a victim strikes his or her head are extremely common. Unfortunately, besides being painful and debilitating, they can also be a symptom of a more severe injury. The only way to diagnose and begin treating these symptoms is to identify the cause by obtaining… Continue reading Suffering From a Headache After an Accident?
Continue ReadingI’ve Been Coughing Since My Car Accident – What Does That Mean?
Car accident victims have come to accept that they may suffer from certain symptoms after a crash, including headaches, bruising and swelling, and lacerations. Some symptoms, such as persistent coughing, may not immediately spring to mind as being caused by a car accident. The truth, however, is that coughing could… Continue reading I’ve Been Coughing Since My Car Accident – What Does That Mean?
Continue ReadingWere You Injured in a Florida T-Bone Accident?
Of the many types of car accidents in which a person can be involved, side-impact, or t-bone collisions are some of the worst. This is partly due to how vehicles are built, with the sides of cars not designed to absorb the kind of blunt force involved in many collisions.… Continue reading Were You Injured in a Florida T-Bone Accident?
Continue ReadingWhat Kinds of Expert Testimony Do I Need to File a Car Accident Lawsuit?
Building a car accident case isn’t always a straightforward process, but often requires that accident victims obtain a wide range of evidence to establish liability and damages. This could include everything from cell phone records and security camera footage to photos of the accident scene and eyewitness statements. In particularly… Continue reading What Kinds of Expert Testimony Do I Need to File a Car Accident Lawsuit?
Continue ReadingTeen Fatalities in Car Accidents
Although Florida teens (those between the ages of 15 and 19 years old) only make up around five percent of the state’s licensed drivers, crashes with teen drivers account for approximately 11 percent of all crashes in Florida. There were, for instance, almost 40,000 crashes in which teen drivers were… Continue reading Teen Fatalities in Car Accidents
Continue ReadingHead-on Collisions are Deadly
While all car accidents are potentially dangerous for the parties involved, there are certain types of collisions that are notorious for being particularly deadly. Head-on collisions, which occur when two vehicles that are traveling in opposite directions crash into each other, fall under this category. Although some victims may be… Continue reading Head-on Collisions are Deadly
Continue ReadingCar Accidents Can Cause Serious Internal Injuries
Vehicles produce a lot of momentum and force when they’re in motion. In the event of a collision, these forces are transferred to a vehicle’s occupants and while the human body can withstand a significant amount of force, it is simply not designed to cope with these types of impacts.… Continue reading Car Accidents Can Cause Serious Internal Injuries
Continue ReadingHow Does Heat Cause Car Accidents?
Residents of Miami are no strangers to heat, but there is no doubt that the entire state of Florida is becoming hotter. While this has some people concerned about climate change, heat waves, and even physical health, the intense heat can also contribute to car accidents. It is important to understand the… Continue reading How Does Heat Cause Car Accidents?
Continue ReadingHow Much is a Whiplash Injury Worth?
Of all the injuries you could sustain in an accident, whiplash is one of the most common. Whiplash is most commonly seen after car accidents, particularly rear-end collisions. However, you can also suffer from whiplash after a slip and fall, bicycle accident, or pedestrian accident. Whiplash occurs when the neck moves back… Continue reading How Much is a Whiplash Injury Worth?
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