Car Accident

What To Do In a Hit-And-Run Accident

By Dash Injury Law Firm / May 26, 2022 / Comments Off on What To Do In a Hit-And-Run Accident

A hit-and-run is a serious crime. This incident occurs when a driver deserts the scene of an accident before the police arrive. In other words, he or she does not provide his or her contact information. For instance, if you are rear-ended by another vehicle, the driver is expected to stop. Driving away constitutes a…

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Other Emotional Issues After an Auto Accident

By Dash Injury Law Firm / May 26, 2022 / Comments Off on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Other Emotional Issues After an Auto Accident

A serious car accident is one of the most stressful and life-altering events you can go through. While some people recover from an accident without any lasting emotional issues, others struggle daily with the psychological effects of the crash. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and other mental health concerns are common after a collision, but…

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How Prescription Medications Cause Car Accidents

By Paulrichi Hem / January 31, 2022 / Comments Off on How Prescription Medications Cause Car Accidents

Did you know that prescription medications are one of the leading causes of car accidents? Studies have shown that prescription drugs are involved in more than 22% of all car accidents. This is a huge problem, and it’s something that we need to address. One of the main reasons why prescription medications cause car accidents…

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How Drowsy Driving Causes Vehicle Accidents

By Dash Injury Law Firm / January 27, 2022 / Comments Off on How Drowsy Driving Causes Vehicle Accidents

Drowsy driving is defined as driving under the influence of sleepiness, either due to insufficient sleep or to the use of sedating drugs. A person will generally feel sleepy when reduced alertness with an associated diminished capacity for mental or physical activity. The term “drowsy” does not always involve being asleep but being markedly less…

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The Dangers of Distracted Driving

By Dash Injury Law Firm / December 1, 2021 / Comments Off on The Dangers of Distracted Driving

When learning to drive for the first time, many parents and driving instructors alike try to ingrain into the minds of children that they need to give their full attention to operating a vehicle while driving from place to place. While this lesson has been important throughout all generations, it is increasingly more important now…

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What To Do After An Uber, Lift, Or Other Ridesharing Accident

By Dash Injury Law Firm / October 26, 2021 / Comments Off on What To Do After An Uber, Lift, Or Other Ridesharing Accident

During the pandemic, fewer people frequented ridesharing apps like Uber and Lift. Even services like Doordash that deliver food took a hit during the pandemic as more restaurants had to shut down. As the pandemic restrictions have become lighter and more people have been vaccinated, more and more people are feeling comfortable utilizing rideshare companies…

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Should You File a Lawsuit After a Car Accident?

By Dash Injury Law Firm / December 28, 2020 / Comments Off on Should You File a Lawsuit After a Car Accident?

Getting into a car accident causes a chain reaction of questions. One of the first ones is whether or not you should try to receive some type of compensation for the damages or injuries you have suffered. Not everyone files a lawsuit directly after they have been in a car accident. It may or may…

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Auto Accidents Involving Uninsured/Underinsured Drivers

By Dash Injury Law Firm / June 2, 2020 / Comments Off on Auto Accidents Involving Uninsured/Underinsured Drivers

The law requires that vehicle owners provide liability insurance coverage on their vehicles. This insurance is in place to guarantee payment for property damage or personal injuries resulting from a vehicle accident. Four separate categories of vehicle liability insurance exist: No-fault Choice no-fault Tort liability Add-on What makes each of these coverages distinct are the…

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