Car Accident BlogHave you had a car accident? Are you unsure of all the things you have to do to protect yourself and your family? Are you looking for concise information from an objective expert who’s just trying to help and not trying to sell you anything? If so, this blog is for you. This blog is especially for you if you’re thinking about handling legal claims yourself. Using the information here, you can save hundreds or thousands of dollars of legal fees. Even if you think you want a lawyer to represent you, this blog will teach you the ins and outs of hiring and working with a lawyer, perhaps saving you money there too. (I’ll also give you tips on if and when you should hire a lawyer.) If you haven’t had a car accident but think you could have one in the future and want to be ready to do the right things when it happens, this blog is for you, too. (That last one covers all of us, folks. The odds are that, sooner or later, we all will have a car accident.) All About Car AccidentsAnswers to all your car accident questions . . . from a top rated car accident lawyer. Permalink -- click for full blog post "All About Car Accidents" Online Tool For Making Car Accident DrawingsI just discovered this online tool for making accident sketches. It is easy to use and produces a sharp result. Check it out! Inflatable Seat Belts Are HereSoon, some Ford vehicles will be equipped with inflatable seat belts which Ford says are safer than traditional seat belts. In a crash, the belts inflate in 40 milliseconds by filling with cold compressed gas. The belt remains inflated for several seconds before dispersing its air through the pores of the air bag. "It's a better form of seat belt, there's no doubt about it," said Clarence Ditlow, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety. "The advantage is similar to an airbag, in that it spreads the crash forces over a larger area." Learn more by reading this CNN news article. Celebrity Car AccidentsCelebrities have car accidents too. Here at All About Car Accidents, we try to learn from celebrity car accidents. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Celebrity Car Accidents" A Satellite Orbiting The Earth Could Someday Prevent A Car AccidentFord Motor Company and Auburn University have partnered in a research project designed to have global positioning system (GPS) satellites “talk” to cars to avoid accidents. The idea is that the satellite would detect when a vehicle is about to lose control and communicate with the vehicle’s stability control systems and other safety features to prevent a rollover or other types of accidents. You can’t buy this yet. The research is in its early stages. A next step is to build prototypical vehicles for testing. Read this article to learn more. Look Out For Bambi! Car Crashes With Deer Are IncreasingAccording to new information from State Farm, the overall number of deer-car collisions in the U.S. has grown by more than 18 percent over the past five years—while the number of vehicles on U.S. roadways has only grown by seven percent. New Jersey and Nebraska have shown the biggest increase in car-deer collisions, at 54 percent over five years. During that same time Kansas has had a 41-percent surge in collisions and Florida, Mississippi, and Arkansas were all up 38 percent. West Virginia is again the riskiest for car-deer collisions, with a 1 in 39 chance of a WV vehicle striking a deer over the course of the year. Michigan is second in likelihood of deer collisions, while Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Montana rounded out the top five. To learn more, check out this article. Increased Risk When Texting While Driving is “Off The Charts.”A Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study which is expected to be released next week concludes that texting while driving makes a driver 23 times more likely to have an accident! Everyone knows that texting while driving is crazy, yet in one study of over 2,500 drivers, 21% said they had recently texted or emailed while driving. Amazing! Think, folks. How are you going to feel when you cause an accident while texting that kills someone? This New York Times article tells you more about the study. Car Accident BlogThe Internet's top car accident blog. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Car Accident Blog" Are Seniors Being Targeted as Bad Drivers?Tougher licensing rules for older drivers are being seriously proposed in Massachusetts following a rash of tragic auto accidents involving older drivers. According to writer Philip Moeller, there is more than a little rush-to-judgment response where senior driving problems are concerned. Moeller says that the facts don’t support a need for special rules for older drivers. He makes his case in the U.S. News article. Should Roadside Memorials be Banned?We’ve all seen them, roadside memorials with crosses and flowers to honor the victim of a car accident. This interesting article in the New York Times discusses questions surrounding the memorials. Why do people feel a need to build them? Are they a distraction or a warning? Should restrictions be placed on them? The article features differing views from a lawyer, an anthropologist, a film maker, a criminologist and a photographer. Who Pays For Car Damage After A Car AccidentLearn who pays for car damage after a car accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Who Pays For Car Damage After A Car Accident" Stop At The Scene Of Your Car AccidentWhy you must always stop at the scene of your car accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Stop At The Scene Of Your Car Accident" Shared Car Accident CasesAnswers to all your car accident questions . . . from a top rated car accident lawyer. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shared Car Accident Cases" Share The Details Of Your Car Accident CaseShare your car accident case with others. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Share The Details Of Your Car Accident Case" Settlement NegotiationsExpert tips on handling settlement negotiations in your car accident case. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Settlement Negotiations" What To Do At The Scene Of Your Car AccidentThe 8 things you should do at the scene of your car accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What To Do At The Scene Of Your Car Accident" Represent Yourself in Car Accident Claims?When should you represent yourself in car accident claims, and when should you hire a car accident lawyer? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Represent Yourself in Car Accident Claims?" After Your Car Accident, Report Your Car Accident To The DMVLearn whether you have to report your car accident to the DMV. Permalink -- click for full blog post "After Your Car Accident, Report Your Car Accident To The DMV" Phil Santa Maria's QualificationsPhil Santa Maria's qualifications as a Car Accident Lawyer Permalink -- click for full blog post "Phil Santa Maria's Qualifications" At The Scene Of Your Car Accident, Protect The SceneTo prevent additional damage and injury, protect the scene of your car accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "At The Scene Of Your Car Accident, Protect The Scene" All-About-Car-Accidents.com's Privacy PolicyAll-About-Car-Accidents.com's Privacy Policy Permalink -- click for full blog post "All-About-Car-Accidents.com's Privacy Policy" After Your Car Accident, Make PIP or MedPay No Fault ClaimsLearn what no fault claims you can make against your insurance policy after your car accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "After Your Car Accident, Make PIP or MedPay No Fault Claims" Neck Injury TreatmentUnderstanding car accident neck injury treatment. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Neck Injury Treatment" Neck Injury DiagnosisUnderstanding car accident neck injury diagnosis. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Neck Injury Diagnosis" After Your Car Accident, Get Necessary Medical CareLearn why it is important to get necessary medical care after your car accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "After Your Car Accident, Get Necessary Medical Care" Mediation Of Car Accident ClaimsLearn all about mediation of car accident claims. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mediation Of Car Accident Claims" At The Scene Of Your Car Accident, Make No AgreementsAvoid what could be a collossal mistake, make no agreements at the scene of your car accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "At The Scene Of Your Car Accident, Make No Agreements" After Your Car Accident, Keep A Car Accident DiaryLearn why you should keep a car accident diary. Permalink -- click for full blog post "After Your Car Accident, Keep A Car Accident Diary" Car Accident InterrogatoriesIf you take your car accident case to court, you have to know about car accident interrogatories. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Car Accident Interrogatories" After Your Car Accident, Inform Your Insurance CompanyLearn why it is important to inform your insurance company after your car accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "After Your Car Accident, Inform Your Insurance Company" How Much Is Paid For Car Damage After A Car AccidentLearn how much is paid for car damage after a car accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How Much Is Paid For Car Damage After A Car Accident" Hiring A Car Accident LawyerLearn the secrets of hiring a car accident lawyer . . . from a car accident lawyer. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hiring A Car Accident Lawyer" At The Scene Of Your Car Accident, Help Anyone InjuredTo the extent of your qualifications, help anyone injured in your car accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "At The Scene Of Your Car Accident, Help Anyone Injured" At The Scene Of Your Car Accident, Gather Information And Write It Down/To protect your rights, know the key information you must gather at the scene of your car accident. 5 Sure Ways Course5 Sure Ways T Increase Your Car Accident Settlement Permalink -- click for full blog post "5 Sure Ways Course" After Your Car Accident, Don't Talk To The Bad GuysAnswers to all your car accident questions . . . from a top rated car accident lawyer. Permalink -- click for full blog post "After Your Car Accident, Don't Talk To The Bad Guys" DisclaimerDisclaimer. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Disclaimer" Diminished Value ClaimIf your car is significantly damaged in your car accident, you may have a diminished value claim. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Diminished Value Claim" Car Accident DepositionsWhat exactly are depositions, anyway? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Car Accident Depositions" Car Accident Deposition Witness TipsIf you must give a deposition in your car accident case, stay calm and follow these deposition witness tips. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Car Accident Deposition Witness Tips"
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