Category: Car Accidents
T-Bone Accident Fault in Hawaii
T-bone accidents can be extremely serious. In fact, they account for 23% of all passenger car accident fatalities. (IIHS, Fatality Facts). In a T-bone accident, a vehicle occupant is struck from the side. The side of a vehicle typically doesn’t have the same structural protection as the front or back. In addition, T-bone accidents tend …
Read Full ArticleCar Accidents With No Seatbelt in Hawaii
Hawaii understands the importance of wearing your seatbelt. Statewide, Hawaii has a 97.1% seatbelt use rate. That’s higher than the national average of 90.7%. In fact, Hawaii ranks first in the nation in seatbelt use. Seatbelts undoubtedly save lives. Still, a few Hawaii drivers are reluctant to use them. Will that affect their claim should …
Read Full ArticleDid Recklessness Cause Your Car Accident?
Reckless driving is a dangerous and irresponsible practice. Sadly, it is also a common cause of car accidents in Hawaii. Reckless driving includes any behavior that disregards the safety of others, such as speeding, weaving rapidly from lane to lane, drag racing, and similar activities. Reckless drivers often cause serious and deadly crashes with terrible …
Read Full ArticleThe Long-Term Impact of a Car Accident
A severe car accident can leave victims with long-term physical, financial, and emotional consequences. When catastrophic injuries are life-changing, accident victims in Hawaii have several possible avenues for pursuing compensation. Below, the car accident lawyers at Recovery Law Center discuss the long-term effects of crashes and how they might impact your insurance claim. What are …
Read Full ArticleWhat To Do If You Get in A Fender Bender?
Getting into a fender bender can be stressful. Familiarizing yourself with what to do after a minor accident can be valuable to ensure you take the right steps to protect your legal rights. If you or a loved one was injured in a fender bender in Hawaii, the car accident attorneys at Recovery Law Center …
Read Full ArticleHow to Cope with Emotional Trauma After a Car Accident
A car accident is one of the most traumatic events that a person can experience. After a crash, the main focus is always on treating the victim’s physical injuries. That’s understandable — severe injuries need immediate treatment. But unfortunately, the emphasis on bodily injuries often means that individuals receive little or no help for emotional …
Read Full ArticleHydroplaning: What It Is and How to Avoid It
Hydroplaning is a dangerous driving situation that lasts for only a moment but can cause serious car accidents. It can occur on any road, but especially in Hawaii, where weather conditions can change remarkably fast and rainfall can be heavy. If you find yourself injured in a Honolulu crash caused by hydroplaning, call or contact …
Read Full ArticleCan You Get Drunk Off One Glass of Wine?
“I only had one glass of wine,” she says as she gets behind the wheel of a car. Sometimes even one glass is too much. Surprisingly, the effects of alcohol start with the first glass, according to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). Until you know how alcohol affects your body, you should never agree to …
Read Full ArticleCar Accidents and Health Insurance in Hawaii
Many Hawaii drivers understand that when they are injured in a car accident, some type of insurance will be available to help with their crash-related expenses. However, many motorists do not know who pays what — their auto insurer, or their health insurance company? A Honolulu car accident attorney at Recovery Law Center can explain …
Read Full ArticleHow to Spot a Fake Uber or Lyft Driver
Catching a ride with Uber or Lyft seems like a safe decision. Isn’t it a good idea to get a ride instead of going out drinking and then risk driving under the influence? Isn’t it better to hire a driver who knows where he or she is going instead of driving in an unfamiliar city? …
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