Blog: Auto Accidents

According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are over 2 million car collisions a year in the U.S. They are extremely common, and there are around 32,000 fatalities annually. With numbers that high, car accidents are one of the leading public health crises affecting the U.S. in the 20th century. If you have ever …

Although studies have been done that show self-driving cars have a lower rate of accidents than their counterparts, there are reported about 9.1 accidents per one million miles driven by automated vehicles.  In cases of car accidents lawyer involving driverless vehicles, understanding who could be liable is key to filing a lawsuit and earning appropriate …

Tesla prides itself on developing not only electric vehicles but also vehicles with some of the highest safety ratings that are capable of operating themselves. Tesla vehicles have been prone to recalls. These recalls have varied from hardware to software and included Tesla’s coveted self-driving platform. Most recalls have been easily repaired or corrected, however, …

If you are pregnant, it is important to use extreme caution while operating a vehicle, as any injury could be catastrophic to your unborn child. Approximately 200,000 pregnant women are involved in reported car accidents each year, and there are estimated to be 1,500-5,000 fetal losses as a result of these accidents. Here at Van …

More people died in car accidents in 2021 than any year since 2005, according to a study published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on May 17, 2022.  There were an estimated 42,915 fatalities from car accidents in the United States in 2021. Therefore, it is very important to remain educated about car accidents, …

Here at Van Law Firm we know that being involved in a motor vehicle collision is hard for all parties involved and can be a traumatic experience. It is especially stressful immediately after the accident occurs. For many drivers, it is very difficult to think straight and consider what the necessary steps and precautions are …

The types and severity of injuries suffered from a car crash often depend on a range of factors. These factors include whether or not seat belts were worn, where the car got hit, the speed of the cars, and if the airbags deployed. If you are in a car accident, no matter whether it is …

If you are in a car accident, you may walk away from it with injuries. What injuries you get from a car accident can depend on how hard you were hit, where the other car hit your car, and even whether or not you saw the other car coming. Common Car Accident Injuries Spinal Injuries …

Knowing when or if you should seek medical care after a car crash is a common concern. Car crash victims should visit a doctor or seek medical care as soon as possible, even if there are no obvious signs of severe injury. It is important to note that low speed crashes that do not set …