Articles Posted in Car Accidents

When you are involved in a car accident, the injuries you sustain can vary depending on the severity of the accident. At first, you may only notice some bumps and bruises and consider yourself lucky. But, delayed symptoms arising days or weeks following an accident can be much more serious.

Sometimes after an accident, you are left in shock and your adrenaline is pumping. Your body is likely producing excess endorphins, which is keeping your from recognizing the pain your injuries have caused. Once the endorphins begin to subside, the pain may become more evident. It may also be possible that internal injuries that later appear are worsening over time. Therefore, it is important to stay alert after an accident.

If you have ever been involved in an accident, you know a million things begin to run through your head at the time of the incident. You may start to panic, reach for your phone to call for help, check to make sure everyone is okay, or begin observing any damage to your vehicle. So, seeking proper medical treatment after an accident may seem like an added layer of stress to an already difficult situation. However, medical records are a key piece of evidence in personal injury cases and can ultimately make or break your case.

In the event you were injured in an accident, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. If your injuries do not require emergency and immediate medical attention, it is highly encouraged that you visit a doctor within a day or two of the accident. The more time you allow to elapse between the accident and your first doctor visit, the less credible the insurance company will believe you to be. Waiting days, weeks, or even months to see a doctor allows insurance adjusters to think that you were not seriously injured or injured at all. This may result in them denying you compensation.

Left turns can be one of the most dangerous maneuvers. Making a left turn requires drivers to cut across oncoming traffic. So if there is no green arrow that explicitly gives the turning vehicle the right of way, the driver of the vehicle must be extremely careful to not cause an accident with any approaching vehicles.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 22.2 percent of intersection crashes involve left turning vehicles. This may be a result of a driver misjudging the speed of an oncoming vehicle, obstruction in view, attempting to beat the yellow light, or running a red light.