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Whiplash Payout Scale for Grades 0-4

Whiplash Payout Scale for Grades 0-4

Whiplash is common in car accidents, especially rear-end collisions. Your head and neck are forcefully jerked back and forward by the rapid acceleration-deceleration combination, causing injury to the head, neck, and shoulders. Each auto accident is...

How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?

How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?

Involvement in a traffic collision creates a difficult situation, which can be made worse by injuries and property damage. You may be legally entitled to monetary compensation. How long does a car accident settlement take? The answer is different for everyone, but...

The Unique Challenges of Commuting at Night

The Unique Challenges of Commuting at Night

As the sun sets, new challenges emerge for those who commute. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 49% of passenger vehicle occupant fatalities occur during nighttime, painting a stark picture of the dangers of commuting at night....

Average Settlement for Broken Sternum

How Much is a Broken Sternum Worth in a Car Accident Settlement? The sternum, also known as the breastbone, is a long, flat bone that runs down the center of the chest. It helps to protect the heart and lungs, and it also helps to transmit forces from the upper body...

Allstate Whiplash Settlement

Whiplash is a common injury that can occur in car accidents. It is caused by the sudden back-and-forth movement of the head and neck. The force of the impact can cause the ligaments and muscles in the neck to stretch or tear. This can lead to pain, stiffness,...

Above Average Car Accident Settlements

Car accidents are, unfortunately, a part of life. In the United States, a crash occurs every 6 minutes. Many of these accidents result in injuries and death. In 2020, 4.8 million people sought medical treatment for car accident injuries at a cost of $473.2 billion....

Auto Insurance Claims for Pain and Suffering

You were injured in a car accident. You are in pain, and your doctor told you that you can expect your pain to persist—perhaps for the rest of your life. Does car insurance cover pain and suffering? Here’s what you need to know. When you are injured in a car accident,...

Who is at Fault in a Head On Collision?

Colliding with another vehicle head-on is among the most-dangerous of all types of  car accidents. These accidents frequently result in devastating injuries; and, tragically, many of these car accidents are fatal. If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one, you should...

Who is at Fault in a Rollover Car Accident?

Rollover auto accidents can have life-changing consequences. Learn how to avoid them and if needed, get compensated for your rollover accident injuries.  Rollover auto accidents cause serious and fatal injuries at disproportionately high rates. While these car...

E-Bike & E-Scooter Accident Settlements

If you’ve been injured in a collision with a vehicle while riding an e-bike or e-scooter, you have clear legal rights. You could have multiple claims depending on what happened, and you could be entitled to significant compensation depending on the extent of your...

I Was Rear Ended… Now What?

I Was Rear Ended… Now What?

I Was Rear Ended - Now What? Even the best drivers find themselves involved in an accident. No matter how defensively you might drive, there is little you can do to prevent a rear-end collision. Often attributed to distracted driving, inattentiveness and excessive...