Car Accidents
Car accidents can happen at any moment. There are multiple reasons why they may occur. The biggest contributing factor in car wrecks is driver distraction, which can take many forms. Everything from cell phone usage, adjusting the radio, and looking at scenery to passengers, children, and driver fatigue can be considered driver distraction. All of these things can contribute to car accidents. Rubbernecking is also a large problem, particularly in urban areas. Rubbernecking involves the driver becoming absorbed in the activity on the side of the road, including recent wrecks or someone who has been pulled over by a police car. This type of driver behavior tends to slow down traffic and cause more accidents.
While some car accidents are minor fender benders, others can cause serious injuries or even death. If you were in a car accident, you may have incurred injuries that required special medical treatment. Fractures, disc herniation, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or soft tissue injuries are typical to car accidents. These can impact your life significantly, depending on the severity and number of the injuries you sustained.
Depending on the circumstances, you may need legal representation in the aftermath of your car accident. The lawyers at VanDerGinst Law, P.C. know how traumatic it can be to live through a serious car accident or lose a loved one due to another's negligence. With all you are dealing with, you deserve to have someone who will be able to handle your case with professionalism and make it as stress-free as possible.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death as the result of a car accident, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
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| Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT First Institute crash tests of Smart car: diminutive two-seater earns top ratings for protecting people in front & side crashes ARLINGTON, VA — The Smart car is getting a lot of attention for its small size and style, and now it's earning impressive crash test ratings. In recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, the 2008 Smart Fortwo, the smallest car for sale in the US market, earned the top rating of good for front and side crash protection. Its seat/head restraints earned the second highest rating of acceptable for protection against whiplash in rear impacts.  Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
| Wed, 07 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT 2008 Mercedes R class earns top ratings for front and rear crash protection Latest Institute test results for the Mercedes R class Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
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| Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT New crash test results: Subaru Forester is Top Safety Pick ARLINGTON, VA — The redesigned 2009 Subaru Forester, a small SUV, earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award. Winners afford superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their class. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
| Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:40:00 GMT Mercedes C class earns GOOD rating in frontal crash test Latest Institute test results for the Mercedes C class Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
| Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT New crash tests of midsize cars: protection in side impacts improves, but most cars tested still afford marginal or poor protection in rear crashes ARLINGTON, VA — Occupant protection in side impacts of midsize cars is improving as automakers introduce safer designs and add side airbags as standard equipment. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently completed front, side, and rear tests of seven 2008 model midsize cars, both moderately priced and luxury: Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Infiniti G35, Kia Optima, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, and Saturn Aura. All earn the highest rating of good for occupant protection in frontal crashes. All but the Kia Optima earn the top rating of good for side crash protection (Malibu's rating applies to cars built after February 2008). Rear crash protection results vary more widely. Among the seats/head restraints evaluated, only those in the Optima earn a good rating. Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
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| Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:23:52 GMT Steve Grzanich WBBM-AM Chicago ... on the numbers. CBS News first reported on documents that surfaced revealing attempt Horrific CTA/Semi Accident Investigated The investigation into a deadly crash at a Red Line CTA station continues this morning with two deaths and 11 people still ... Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
| Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:08:58 GMT PR Man Killed In Car Accident Journal & Topics Newspapers ... any fatalities, we always do a blood test on the drivers, but there are no indications of drugs or alcohol in this accident." Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
| Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:35:33 GMT 2007 Auto Accident Victim Dies WBBM-AM Chicago An autopsy is scheduled. Olaniyan, of 841 N. Latrobe Ave., was in an auto accident at Howard Street and Kildare Avenue in Skokie on May 20, 2007, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner. Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
