In most cases, the driver during a vehicle test drive is responsible for damages in an accident under his/her auto liability insurance policy. Liability for Test Drive Accidents When looking for a new or used car, drivers commonly take various vehicles for test drives before making a purchase. While some drivers are more experienced behind the wheel than others, unfamiliarity…
When a taxi cab is involved in an accident that results in injuries, injury victims should seek medical help, file a police report, and contact their insurance provider. Taxi Cab Crashes and Injuries In large cities, traffic accidents commonly involve taxi cabs. Most taxi accidents are handled through insurance companies like other traffic accidents that involve passenger cars. From a…
High-risk drivers often have numerous traffic violations, DUI convictions, and no car insurance, putting other drivers in dangerous situations on the road. What is a Risky Driver? The term “high-risk driver” is often used by car insurance companies who rate drivers on the basis of prior driving behaviors. In many cases, an insurance company will not cover a high-risk driver…
Currently, liability for driverless car accidents and injuries lies with the person behind the wheel of the vehicle, because most self-driving vehicles alert the driver to disengage autonomous mode and take control of the vehicle when unsafe conditions are detected. Liability for Driverless Car Crashes Autonomous vehicles offer many safety features, but they are not completely void of accidents. Although…
During the Christmas holidays, an average of 343 people are killed in car crashes each year. The majority of fatal crashes are caused by driver errors and negligent behaviors that endanger other people on the road. ‘Tis the Season for Traffic Accidents Christmas is a joyous season when people spend time with family and friends, decorate the Christmas tree, string…
The night before Thanksgiving is referred to as “Blackout Wednesday” because drunk driving rates spike to such high numbers. Thanksgiving Drunk Driving Thanksgiving is one of the deadliest holidays for American motorists due to a rise in drunk drivers behind the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), between 2013 and 2017 over 800 people died in…
Alcohol consumption is a significant part of holiday festivities, and St. Patrick’s Day is no exception. A deadly mistake, drunk driving leads to 39% of crash fatalities on St. Patrick’s Day. As one of the deadliest nights to be on the road, a staggering number of the deaths and injuries sustained on this drinking holiday are preventable. Impaired Driving Puts Lives…
A no-contact car crash often occurs when an impaired or distracted driver loses control of a vehicle causing a crash or a near-miss with another vehicle. No-Contact Car Crashes Caused by Phantom Drivers Not all car accidents are caused by vehicle collisions or vehicles slamming into a fixed object. Single-vehicle accidents where another driver causes the accident but does not…
As of July 1, 2020, Indiana law mandates hands-free use of all telecommunication devices for drivers operating motor vehicles on state roads and highways. Indiana’s Hands-Free Law Takes Effect Indiana’s new Hands-Free Law prohibits the use of hand-held telecommunication devices such as cell phones and tablets while driving, unless used in conjunction with hands-free technology. Such technology includes built-in vehicle Bluetooth…
Whiplash, blunt force trauma, and deep skin lacerations sustained in a car crash can cause permanent nerve damage. When Car Crashes Sever Nerves Car crashes often occur at high speeds with other vehicles or stationary objects creating a significant force upon impact. High-impact car crashes commonly cause severe injuries and/or death to drivers and passengers involved in the crash. Injuries range…
