A fully loaded tractor-trailer is going to be about 70 feet long and weigh up to 80,000 pounds. With an impact at speeds between 30 and 55 mph, that gigantic piece of machinery is no match for a 3,500 passenger vehicle. That passenger vehicle is likely to be crushed, and…
Were you recently injured in an accident on an icy road? If so, you may be eager to file a legal complaint with a car accident attorney. However, before you can do so, there is the matter of who to assign the blame to. This is an issue that can…
Insurance Companies do not Always Work In Your Favor Car insurance covers property damage and liability. However, it is important to note that insurance companies do not handle injury claims the same way that they handle property claims. Many people hire a car accident attorney because they do not get…
So you find yourself in a car accident, but it’s clear that you’re not at fault. The authorities have already established that the other driver is responsible for everything. But, of course, you expect the other driver’s insurance company to contact you as soon as possible. Following the accident, you…
Being injured in a car accident is a stressful experience. Depending on the physical damages sustained, you may need to spend some time in the emergency room. Emergency rooms provide injury assessment and care after a collision. But many people misunderstand what being “discharged” from ER means and are often…
Head-on collision injuries are significantly overwhelming events, and they can leave affected individuals with devastating harm, debilitating pain and high medical bills that will directly impact their whole family. If you have been involved in a head-on car accident, you should not have to endure the repercussions on your own….
Making turns driving a truck and trailer is far more complex than driving a smaller vehicle. These heavy vehicles take up more space and must often swing into the other lane first before being able to maneuver a turn with enough clearance. Unfortunately, accidents happen. When truck drivers make a…
In many collision incidents involving a truck and another car, the courts most likely side with the driver with the smaller vehicle. This is because these drivers usually sustain more severe injuries. However, that doesn’t take away one’s responsibility to prove that the truck driver was at fault. A seasoned…
Case settlements are usually more efficient, cost-effective and typically faster than trying a car accident case in court. It’s also less stressful and helps you avoid the hassles of making court appearances. An auto accident attorney can help you decide when it’s best to settle or go to court. Factors…
If you’re in your car and another driver smashes into the back of your car, is it possible for you to be found liable or at-fault in the accident? The answer may surprise you because there are instances in which a driver who is involved in a rear-end collision is…
