Patrick Dempsey played a real-life action hero last week, when he used a crowbar, fire extinguisher and quick timing to pull a teenage boy to safety after an accident near Dempsey’s Malibu, Calif., home. “I was scared for my life. I was upside down,” driver Weston Masset, 17, told ABC News. Masset lost control of his… Read More>>
Car Accident Leaves WCW Star Marcus “Buff” Bagwell in Critical Condition
Several news sites are reporting that former WCW wrestler Marcus “Buff” Bagwell was involved in a car accident in Cherokee County, North Carolina, which has left him severely injured. A wrestling spokesman told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Bagwell’s vehicle overturned repeatedly on Towne Lake Parkway on Monday night. He was subsequently taken to the ICU… Read More>>
What is the Average Car Accident Settlement?
If you’ve been reading this blog regularly, you’ll notice that we have talked quite a bit about car accident settlements, which may have you wondering, what is the average settlement for a car accident? There are several factors involved. Car Accident Settlement Formula Injuries fall into different categories such as temporary total disability, temporary partial disability, permanent… Read More>>
Car Accident Statistics: The Deadly T-Bone Crash
According to a 2009 study conducted by the University of Michigan, T-bone accidents (side-impact crashes) account for 13% of all car accidents and 18% of all fatal car accidents. While front-impact car accidents have been the focus of car safety, auto engineers are now turning their attention to side-impact collisions, which can result in brain… Read More>>
New Mobile App Helps Drivers Involved in Car Accidents
It seems that there is a new app (application) being released every day, but AAA recently announced the launch of a new free iphone application that could help ease some of the stress that comes with being in a car accident. The AAA Insurance app for the iPhone and iPad walks drivers through the post-car… Read More>>
Soccer Star David Beckham Involved in a Los Angeles Car Accident
Only one week after a black-tie appearance at the royal wedding in London, soccer superstar David Beckham was involved in a Los Angeles car accident on a freeway. California Highway Patrol spokesperson, Jennifer Connolly confirmed that “Mr. Beckham’s black Cadillac SUV collided with the rear of a gold Mitsubishi in the carpool lane.” The Mitsubishi’s… Read More>>
Common Injuries After a Car Crash
While each car crash is different and each person may suffer from different accident injuries, there are several common injuries after an accident o be aware of. Some of these injuries may not show up immediately after the crash, so it is vital to ensure you have been thoroughly examined by a medical doctor and that you… Read More>>
Understanding a Car Accident Settlement
After a car accident, you may be offered a settlement by the insurance company of the person who injured you. This may be proposed by the insurance company immediately after the accident, or may be proposed by the lawyer for the insurance company after you have filed a claim to recover damages. Read More>>
