Car Accident
6 Common Examples of Personal Injury from Motor Vehicle Accidents
Common Injuries from Motor Vehicle Accidents Injury cases comes in many different forms and in the legal sense, personal injuries are often the most varied… There are literally tens of thousands of specific injuries that can occur to the human body, but those most commonly seen in a courtroom can be chunked down to six…
Read MoreLow Speed Auto Accidents Does Not Always Mean Low Injuries
Minor Fender Benders Can Cause Major Injuries People are injured in low-speed collisions every day. Just because a car crash happens at a low speed does not mean that you can’t get injured. “Low speed” impacts are considered a crash that occurs at 25 miles per hour or less. Studies have shown that even a…
Read MoreCan an Mobile Phone App Save Your Life? Car Crash Detection Apps
Car Crash Detection Apps Now Available The release of the new iPhone 14 Plus and Pro Max is causing many Western North Carolina residents to think about upgrading their devices. Here at Fisher Stark, we are really not all that enthused about the new iPhones’ “all-day battery life” or their large 6.7 inch displays. What…
Read MoreWrongful Deaths – Fatal Car Crashes on the Rise in North Carolina?
“Fatal crashes on NC highways are at highest since 2007” Fatal Crashes are on the Rise Increase in North Carolina… New data from the North Carolina Highway Patrol shows that there has been a 9.5 percent increase in fatal car crashes this year. Year to date there have been 648 fatal crashes, compared to 592…
Read More“I was just hit by another car, what should I do?”
What to do After a Car Accident? Being in a car accident can be a scary experience and hopefully something that people don’t ever have to go through. Sadly, car accidents happen every day and if you find yourself in an accident you may not know what to do. It’s difficult to always think clearly…
Read More9 Things To Do After A Car Accident
“What Should You Do After An Auto Accident?” We understand that being involved in a car accident can be a very traumatic and troubling event, but a lot of the emotional and financial stress you might suffer can be lessened by following certain steps to make sure you are safe and protected … at the…
Read MoreFatal Car Wrecks – What To Do After a Deadly Auto Accident
How to Prevent a Deadly Car Wreck from Destroying Your Family Unfortunately, with the number of vehicles on our roads today, deadly traffic accidents can occur at an alarming rate. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are more than 6 million motor vehicle accidents per year in the U.S. So in 2020,…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Car Accident Damage and Personal Injury?
Car Accident Damage vs. Personal Injury – Does it Matter? Victims of a car accident can do themselves a disservice by underestimating the connection between personal injury and collision damage. Worse, they undermine their chances of recovery by responding immediately to insurance companies and officially understating the damage that their vehicle and, more importantly, their…
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8 Tips To Reduce The Risk Of Injury To
Your Children In A Car Accident
“Car Accidents Can Happen Without Warning…” “How to Protect Kids in a Car Crash” Did you know that children under 14 years old in the United States are at higher risk of being in a car accident that could lead to death? Improper use of the car seat and seat belt was reported in nearly…
Read MoreHoliday Drunk Drinking – 2021
Did you know how often car accidents happen during the holidays? Last year 140 American lives were lost on Christmas day due to drunk driving. 123 were lost on New Years Day. New Year’s Day is the deadliest day for alcohol-related crashes,with 58% of crashes being alcohol related. 25% of adults admit that they…
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