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Coping With Emotional and Psychological Trauma from a Car Accident
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellCar accidents cause an enormous amount of physical and mental trauma. However, many victims only get support for their physical health needs. While they may have access to surgical care, medication, physical therapy, and other medical options, their mental health needs may go unnoticed and unserved. When you’re hurt in a car crash, your mental […]
Proving the Other Driver Was Texting in an Auto Accident
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough, HowellTexting and driving is a growing problem, and there seems to be no way to curb it. While legislators and public safety officials have attempted public education efforts, stronger punishments, and campaigns that appeal to drivers’ humanity, the stats seem to indicate that people struggle to control their distractions. It takes five seconds to read […]
Getting Compensation for Knee Injuries
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellThere’s a reason that many workout programs spend a lot of time talking about how to protect your knees while exercising. Knee damage can leave you with permanent mobility issues, chronic pain, and a lingering limp. Car accidents put an enormous amount of stress on your knees and can result in serious injuries. If you’ve […]
How to Avoid Staged Car Accidents
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellStaged car accidents are a major stressor for insurance companies, innocent victims, and others who use the roads lawfully. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to know you’ve been marked for one of these scams until your car’s been run off the road and you’ve been blamed. Know what staged car accidents look like, how they can harm […]
Should You See a Neurologist After a Car Accident?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellInjuries are common after car crashes, but what if you have serious injuries that need more than just rest and time? The sooner you get access to high-quality specialized care, the better your prognosis may be. Depending on the type of accident you were in and which types of symptoms you’re having, you may want […]
Wrong-Way Accidents Increasing Across the U.S.
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellWhen you learned to drive, your instructor probably prepared you for a variety of scenarios—traffic jams, delays caused by trains, and someone trying to merge into your lane without seeing you. However, few things prepare you for the fear you experience when someone is driving full speed towards you, putting you seconds away from a […]
Common Internal Injuries
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellOne of the worst outcomes of an accident is an internal injury. While some injuries are immediately visible and force you to seek treatment, many internal injuries are less noticeable. While you may feel some pain and discomfort, it’s easy to write that off as the normal aftermath of an impact. In the meantime, your […]
The Importance of a Post-Accident Investigation
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellFiguring out the facts of an accident and getting to the truth can be hard tasks. You have input from both drivers, insurance companies, and police officers. Everyone has their own angle and figuring out the truth in the midst of all of it is a major task. That’s why a car accident investigation is […]
Common Causes of Roundabout Accidents
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellRoundabouts can eliminate the need for stoplights at some intersections, allowing for a smoother flow of traffic and fewer accidents. However, this is only true if people use the roundabout correctly and safely. Whenever roundabouts are installed in a new area, a flurry of roundabout accidents often follows. These crashes come down to a handful […]
Can Your Vehicle’s “Black Box” Help with Your Auto Accident Claim?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellWhen you’re trying to get compensation for a car accident, it’s all about having enough evidence. That can be difficult when it feels like it’s your word against the other driver’s. They say that they checked their blind spot and you sped up to hit them as they merged lanes, but you know that they […]