Auto Accident

Driving while tired not only puts you at risk, but also puts others at risk as well. A study by AAA spanning 1999-2008 showed that nearly 17 percent of fatal crashes are a result of sleepy drivers, and one in eight car accidents in which someone went to the hospital was caused by an overly tired driver. The number of accidents caused by tired drivers could be much higher: more than 41 percent of drivers have admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel at some point. Much like drugs and alcohol, ...

After a car accident, you will likely be shaken up, nervous, and possibly not thinking clearly. This is especially true if you feel like you are injured. Soon after the accident occurs, you will likely be contacted by an insurance company, either yours or the other car’s or both. You need to be careful very when dealing with insurance companies. They may try to take advantage of you by trying to get you to give information or to sign documentation that is not in your best interest to give ...