The amount of car accident compensation claims made in the UK has undoubtedly risen since the number of roadside distractions became more commonplace. In fact, a survey carried out by Privilege Insurance in 2005 found that a total of 83% of UK motorists are affected by roadside distractions when ... more >>
Most of us have cars which we use everyday. It has become an integral part of our lives. Ever wondered what would happen if you were to meet with an accident and damage your car? If you have car insurance and have been paying up your premiums regularly, the insurance company should be able to ... more >>
You were humming along on a bright and sunny day when suddenly Fred Fuddle, a local character from a nearby town, drunk as a skunk and zooming along in his pickup, flew through stop sign crashing into the right front of your motor vehicle. You had no choice to avoid him. Now the time has come to ... more >>
As of January 2003 it was determined that in the good ole US of A, there were approximately 12.3 million motor vehicle accidents involving over 21 million vehicles last year. This amounts to a little over one crash per second. Lets take a look at four of the most common of these gazillion impacts ... more >>
A couple months ago you were toolin' on down the avenue, minding your own business, when out of nowhere, this fumbling, stumbling man by the name of Freddie Fuddle flew through a Stop Sign and plowed into you with a gigantic, rip-roaring, screeching broadside. You were wearing your seat belt but it ... more >>
When it comes to a Motor Vehicle Accident your PAIN AND SUFFERING is what you get paid big bucks for: It is an absolute necessity that you ask a doctor or chiropractor to provide you with medial attention as soon as possible after you've been smashed into. This decision can make the ... more >>
p> Thirty four years ago, in a book I wrote and was published, entitled, How To Settle Your Own Insurance Claim, I stated: An eye witness can make or break your case. If youve been able to keep your wits about you the first thing you should do, immediately after impact has occurred, is to find ... more >>
Low Speed impacts are those that take pace at speeds under 10 MPH. Theres often little (if any) visible Property Damage done to the rear of ones motor vehicle. However, those who are struck (especially in the rear) often have injuries, especially neck injuries. The most common of them are ... more >>
Place the cutter, like a giant scissors operated by hydraulics, against a roof or door of the vehicle. When cutting a roof, remove the windshield if still intact and cut through the front or rear posts. Peel back roof. Cover victim prior to cutting, if ... more >>
Always cross streets in crosswalks and with the lights. Look both ways before crossing even if you have the right of way. Keep your eyes on the traffic patterns and the oncoming cars while crossing.If you see a car heading for you, try to assess how ... more >>
Ready yourself mentally before you get on the road. Since you'll generally have little time to contemplate a course of action when faced with an oncoming collision, it is important to remain focused at all times. Turn off your cell phone, put away your ... more >>
Free the front tires first. The front tires need to be free to move. Once the front tires are free, turn the wheels straight. Step into the car and warm up. Clear the rear wheels. Return to the car and warm for a few minutes more.Shovel snow from beneath ... more >>
Examine the injured animal. You need to get an idea of the extent of the injuries before attempting to save it. If the injuries are not very severe, you can help save it by taking immediate action.Call a local animal rescue agency. Inform them of the ... more >>
When it comes to settling claims, having an experienced attorney fight your claim can make all the difference between success and failure. Yet, people still shy away from consulting an attorney. Why? Is it because of some myths associated with them? If ... more >>
Pull over as soon as you notice smoke or flames coming from your car. Turn off the ignition.Close the windows before exiting the vehicle if the fire is in the interior. Then shut the doors on your way out. This will cut off the fire's air supply and ... more >>
Assess the danger: how badly is the car flaming? How long has the vehicle been burning? If approaching the vehicle to attempt a rescue would mean putting yourself in grave danger, then it's better to wait and leave it to emergency rescue workers.Keep ... more >>
Stop driving immediately if you are involved in a traffic accident to avoid the possibility of being convicted of a hit and run.Exchange information with the drivers of the other involved vehicles, including driver's license number, vehicle license ... more >>
Keep your distance. Trucks need a lot longer time to stop, so if a truck is following you too closely and you have to stop suddenly, an accident is waiting to happen. By changing lanes to avoid a truck that is following you just a little too closely for ... more >>
If you have suffered in an accident, you can recover compensation by filing a personal injury claim. However, deciding on the right amount to claim can be tricky.It is important that your claim covers all expenses incurred by you that are related - ... more >>
Drive according to road conditions. Drive slower when the weather is bad. Road surfaces deteriorate in rain, ice or snow. The ability to stop quickly greatly reduces when the roads are not dry.Keep your vehicle in good mechanical order. Replace worn ... more >>
Be aware of the higher center of gravity. SUVs have a higher center of gravity than other vehicles. This makes them top-heavy and more prone to roll over when taking turns at high speeds. The higher center of gravity can also be problematic when engaging ... more >>
If you have been the unfortunate victim of an accident that was someone else's fault, a lot of questions may be running through your head.For example, 'how much is my personal injury case worth?', 'how do I get maximum compensation for my injuries?', ... more >>
Buckle your safety belt and those of all passengers at all times when in your vehicle. If not restrained, drivers and front passengers are thrown against the steering wheel or dashboard during braking and can be injured seriously when airbags deploy.Move ... more >>
You can slow down as much as you can but it's still possible you may hit it. I am suggesting to slow down as much as you possibly can.DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT swerve to miss it, this only makes it worse for you and your vehicle. Just head straight and hit ... more >>
Susan was in an automobile accident and she needed to hire a personal injury attorney. She did a Google search on 'personal injury attorney' and found Joe Jones (name changed) at the top of the search results page. She wrote down only his number, called ... more >>