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A car that folds and bends at the front after a collision might appear poorly constructed. However, this type of damage, the result of a crumple zone doing its job, usually indicates that the vehicle used part of its structure to safeguard the occupants. What is a crumple zone and how does it protect you in a car accident? A...

When Insurance Companies Don’t Pay, Having an Attorney Matters Most people buy auto insurance believing it will be there when they need it. But according to a recent Wall Street Journal investigation, entitled: “If You Get in a Car Crash, the Risk Is Growing Your Insurance Won’t Pay,” more drivers are learning the hard way that filing a claim does...

Cars have been rolling off factory floors with crumple zones since Mercedes-Benz introduced its W111 series in 1959. But just what is this revolutionary design, and how does it protect you in a car accident? Stick with us at Ponce Law as our savvy personal injury attorneys explain what a crumple zone is—and what it does to help save your...

Yes, you can potentially recover compensation if your accident was caused by a defective or recalled auto part—but it really comes down to proof. The key issue is whether you can show that the defect in the recalled part actually caused or contributed to the accident. Recalls are issued because a part has a defective and considered unsafe, but you...

Most people are aware of the dangers of inclement weather like heavy rain, ice, and snow. But fog can be extremely dangerous, too. That’s because it can severely limit visibility to the point where seeing more than a few feet in front of your vehicle is difficult or impossible. It’s important to never take fog lightly when you’re driving. Not...

For decades, drivers were at the mercy of TV and radio station reports to find out if they’d run into traffic on their daily commutes. And when it came to getting from point A to point B in an unfamiliar area, they relied on written directions or maps. But standalone GPS systems and later GPS apps in smartphones revolutionized traffic...