When an accident involves two vehicles, determining liability seems much more straightforward. All too often, however, accidents involve three or more vehicles. In fact, a three-car rear-end collision is one of the most common accidents in the Quad Cities area. If you or a loved one has been injured in a three-car rear-end crash, call […]
Brain Injury Awareness Month comes along every March. So, what do you need to know? Here are the basics, from common causes of traumatic brain injuries to steps to prevent brain injuries that you can take to lessen your chances of an accident.
Soft tissue injuries are among the most common types of injuries a person can suffer after a Quad Cities car accident. Unfortunately, soft tissue injuries are also one of the most overlooked by accident victims because the symptoms can take days to begin to show. That is why if you were in an accident, one […]
Personal injury victims can suffer in many ways after an accident. Whether claimants file an injury claim with an insurance company or pursue compensation directly through a lawsuit, claimants are often entitled to financial restitution for their covered losses (also called damages). Damages include the economic setbacks caused by an injury—property damage, medical bills, lost […]
According to Iowa State University Institute for Transportation (InTrans), more than 5,700 motorcycle accidents have occurred on Iowa roads since 2016. At least 5.3% of these crashes have led to rider fatalities, 22.9% have resulted in significant injuries, and 41.3% have caused other injuries. The truth is, riding a motorcycle in Iowa cities like Davenport […]
In personal injury law, the amount of time an injured claimant has to file a lawsuit is determined by something called the statute of limitations. Each state sets its own statute of limitations for civil lawsuits. If you’re seeking compensation for a slip and fall accident in one of the Quad Cities, it’s crucial to […]
Blind spots are the areas around your vehicle that you can’t see using your side mirrors or rearview mirror. We encounter blind spots every day while driving, but the fact that they’re invisible makes them easy to overlook. The truth is that many people aren’t seeing the full picture when it comes to their vehicle’s […]
One of the most overlooked aspects of car insurance after getting into a car accident is making a diminished value claim. Some drivers are unaware of what it is, while others are unsure of how much money they should receive for such a claim. To help you understand this facet of car insurance, the Quad […]
There’s a lot to worry about after a car accident in the Quad Cities. You may have injuries that need treatment, your car may be significantly damaged, and you’ll need to exchange insurance information with the other driver(s). In the aftermath of a wreck, one of the things you might be wondering about is whether […]
A sideswipe collision is a car accident in which one vehicle strikes the driver or passenger side of another vehicle. They may also be referred to as blind spot crashes since they are often the result of a driver who is changing lanes and doesn’t see the other vehicle. (Sideswipe accidents don’t always involve a […]