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Auto Accidents
For questions and answers on these topics: determining who is at fault; insurance; accident statistics; and, trends and automotive safety issues.
2,604 Questions
How many car crashes per minute?
There is at least 1 car crashes every minute meaning that 60 people die in an hour and 1440 people die everyday from car crashes.
How can you stop car accident?
Out of a car, there is little you can do.
In a car, try to safely swerve to avoid the oncoming obstacle or driver, lest you be hit/run into it. Prevention plays a key role in stopping car accidents however. Drive slowly, safely and with consideration. Use turn signals, lights, and be conscientious of other drivers. Driving fast boosts your chances to cause/be in an accident.
Who is at fault if you hit a car that went through a yield sign then slammed on brakes?
An accident is usually the fault of the driver who was violating the law. However, other circumstances may apply. It is illegal to go through a yield sign and not yield even if you then slam on the brakes. Still, something else might apply. Courts exist to take care of such situations.
Whose at fault when parked in no a parking zone?
If a person hits a parked car, usually the driver of the moving vehicle is at fault. However, state laws might vary. Both were violating laws at the time.
Why do they think Hank Garland's car accident was not an accident?
This was all in his brother's mind. The accident was just that, an accident.
What is the statute of limitations for filing a police report on a car accident in New York?
3 years is typical. Though NYC may differ from NY state. Some instances require you to file some kind of motion within 30 days of the incident. A call to the clerk of courts in your county may provide help
How many children are killed or injured in car accidents?
According to statistics there are 250,000 kids injured each year, approximately 2,000 die from their injuries.
What is the law for a person who hit a parked car and then hits other cars with no insurance?
First of all, in many states it is illegal to drive without insurance, so that would be a fine right there. Second of all, whether or not they had insurance, they are still liable for the damage they caused. If they can be found, they can be sued for it. Third, if they hit an ran, that is also a crime. It would be pretty fair to expect that if someone got caught for doing what you just described, their license would be suspended or revoked.
Can you have hidden injuries after a car accident?
Yes. Many of the injuries of car accidents may not manifest themselves at the time of the injury, but a few hours to days later.
This includes, brain injury, whiplash injury, etc.
It is always important to document the integrity of your body after a car accident by a complete medical evaluation at the nearest ER, even though you dont feel anything is wrong.
Am I at fault if I'm hit from behind causing my vehicle to hit another vehicle?
no
The person behind you should not be tailgating (even though many people still do this today). It also depends on how close you are to the front of the car. In this circumstance, you are not at fault. The tailgater is at fault. For a reminder, always keep a distance at low or high speeds. Tailgating is one of the top causes of car accidents. Stay safe out there.
verbal irony
How many people die in car wrecks a day?
about 137 each day. DOT numbers says approx. 50,000 a year. So to put it in perspective ,it took us 7 years to lose 50,000 troups in Vietnam. Makes you wonder why we didn't protest car accidents instead of the Vietnam war.
Who dies most in car accidents?
According to statistics male drivers causes twice as many accidents as female drivers.
Am i at fault hitting Car taking up two parking spaces?
Yes. You are always at fault when you hit a stationary object.
Does anyone know about the car accident on oak ave and rively in glenolden pa. this morning at 355?
The local media or police are the most likely people to have information
If a car hits a stopped car and sets that car into motion and it hits another car, the first car is responsible for both cars. A stopped car is not responsible when someone sets it into motion and it hits another car.
no, his own policy will cover him.
A2:
Yes, you can be sued any time for anything. If you are sued for something that an adult child did there is a good chance that they will not prevail against you. Chances that you will end up paying improve if some of the following conditions can be shown to have existed:
- The adult child was in your employment and was operating the vehicle as an employee;
- You caused the adult child to have the wreck;
- The car that the adult child was driving suffered a mechanical failure from an improperly performed repair that resulted in his loss of control and you were the one who performed that repair;
- You served alcohol to the adult child and allowed him to drive while impaired.
Why do you think that most traffic collisions occur close to the drivers' home?
Someone is more likely to get in an accident closer to home because they are near their home more than any other place. Leaving in the morning and returning that night for example.
Generally speaking, you can not pull out of a parking lot into on coming traffic. The on coming traffic most always will have the right away, regardless of your blinker!
How many people die a year from a car accident in Canada?
In 2008, 15,935 people were killed in alcohol-related traffic crashes, an average of one every 33 minutes. These deaths constituted approximately 38.4% of the total 41,471 total traffic fatalities in Canada. Hope this helps!
Who is at fault when a car loses control and gets hit?
Nobody, because you never knew that the car was going to lose control!
I swerved to miss car that did not yield to oncoming traffic and hit a stop sign. Who's at fault?
you are
What if you have a car accident while driving someone else's car?
Contrary to popular belief, Auto liability Insurance does "not" automatically follow a car. Cars don't drive themselves. It follows the defined insureds legal liabilities which may arise out of vehicle ownership or operation. This may or may not extend to another driver. Liability follows the named Insureds while property coverage follows the vehicle.
"Coverage from the Owners Policy not withstanding" The Law requires that All Operators of a Motor Vehicle on public roads carry proof of financial responsibility at all times irrespective of ownership. Their is no exception when it's not your car.
Depending on the owners Auto Insurance Policy Form selected, coverage may or may not extend to other drivers. A standard Form Auto Insurance Policy will typically extend coverage for permitted drivers not engaged in a crime. A "Limited Policy" a "Non Owners Policy" or a "Named Driver Policy" while more economic in some cases will not extend coverage at all to any other permitted drivers.
Consult with your Insurance Agent for appropriate coverage. Don't make broad assumptions about your financial responsibilities. You should always verify coverage before driving an unowned vehicle or make sure your own policy follows you as a named insured driver to a replacement or loaner vehicle.
Insurance regulations vary by state regulation so it's always best to talk to an agent in your area. A local agent will be most familiar with your state regulations.
