Picture this: You’re driving down the highway, and notice two cars and first responders pulled over on the side of the road. To give the drivers, police, and firefighters some room, you put on your turn signal and move into the neighboring lane, making sure to drive slowly past the scene. As a safe […]
Truck accident cases present a unique variable that most car accident cases do not: The presence of the trucking company. Because truckers are on the job when they get into a collision, their employer is another involved party that could be found liable for the victim’s injuries. The trucking company has their own procedures that must […]
To determine liability in a truck accident, there are multiple pieces of evidence that can be looked over. Commercial truckers are required to keep records of their driving time, routes, cargo weights, and maintenance, leaving a kind of “paper trail” of their actions leading up to an accident. One system attorneys sometimes choose to investigate after […]
To cover the cost of expenses a motorcycle owner may incur if they are involved in an accident, most insurance providers offer special motorcycle insurance. If you haven’t looked into motorcycle insurance just yet, you may be wondering how it differs from a typical car insurance plan, if at all. Motorcycle insurance policies provide specialized coverage […]
Summer is an exciting time as many partake in activities we otherwise cannot enjoy throughout the rest of the year. Most people take advantage of the warm and inviting weather by spending time doing outdoor activities such as hitting the road to reach their next road trip destination or joining a neighbor’s poolside BBQ. […]
Car accidents can be extremely traumatic and frightening experiences, even for those who are not directly involved. When witnessing a car accident, many people feel frozen at the prospect of deciding whether or not they should get involved. This choice can only be made on an individual basis, as only you can decide to what degree […]
There was once a time where the backseat of a car was the safest place to be during a crash, though experts are now saying the rules have changed. 20 years ago, when vehicle technology was not as advanced and ever-changing as it is today, the backseat was considered to the best place to be […]
Every year, the National Safety Council observes National Safety Month in June in an effort to reduce the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, our homes, and in our communities. Unfortunately, even the most innocent incident can escalate into a potentially devastating accident, injuring you and your loved ones. Our […]
With the rapidly mounting number of drivers on the road, it seems car accidents are all too common these days. Whether involved in a slight fender bender or a serious multi-vehicle crash, there are vital mistakes you must avoid in the aftermath. If you don’t handle the situation properly immediately following the accident, you run […]
One of the main concerns after an accident is how the injured will recover from the incident. Every accident or injury is uniquely distinct, which makes it impossible to accurately predict the value of your case. When calculating the maximum damages of your personal injury claim, several determining factors will directly impact how much compensation […]
