Distracted Driving Statistics Statistics suggest that nearly one in four fatal motor vehicle accidents are directly caused by distracted driving. An even more alarming trend is that teenagers and younger drivers are the most likely groups to drive distracted. It’s necessary to increase our collective awareness about the causes and consequences of distracted driving to… [ Read More ]
One of the most important parts of a car accident case is determining who is at fault for the crash. This can be difficult in the most tragic of crashes where both drivers fall into comas or die as a result of their injuries. Drivers who can be held liable for an accident include one… [ Read More ]
Although it is important to make sure a police report is filed when you get into an automobile accident, this is not always the case. If no one in your vehicle, whether it was you or a passenger were injured, or if minimal damage was sustained, the police typically do not need to be notified.… [ Read More ]
At about 7:30 p.m. on January 24, 2019, a bus driving east on Route 80 hit the median and went airborne. When it landed, it crashed into three passenger cars. As a result of this horrible bus accident, one person was killed and at least thirty-six people were injured, two of them critically. The fatality… [ Read More ]
An airbag is made of a light fabric and is deployed during a car accident to protect those in a vehicle. The size of the bag is dependent on if they are in the driver’s seat or the passenger’s, as the steering wheel makes the driver closer to a place where their head can strike… [ Read More ]
After lending your vehicle out to a loved one, you find out that they were in a crash. Despite your kindness, life may kick you down and you now may be liable for the costs. You may want to know what’s next. Here at Hoyt & Hoyt we have handled numerous cases involving borrowed vehicles… [ Read More ]
Q. Do you always file suit against the person who caused an injury or is there some other way to handle it?
