Being involved in a car accident can be a harrowing experience. If you have suffered injuries and other damages as a result, it is even more serious, especially if you want to file a personal injury lawsuit. The wisest thing to do in that situation is to hire a skilled…
Unsafe road conditions are a big contributor to car accidents in many parts of the world. According to a study conducted by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, unsafe road conditions contribute to approximately half of the car accidents in the United States annually. These accidents cause wrecks in…
Ride sharing companies have been growing in popularity in the last few years. While they have proven to be a great convenience for riders, and a great way to earn money for the drivers, they have also brought with them a number of risks. Many Uber, Lyft, and even traditional…
Being involved in a car accident is always difficult to deal with. Dealing with potential injuries can be a long-term process, and the sheer amount of paperwork involved can be overwhelming. Frustration is common as well. If the other driver was under the influence of drugs, for example, knowing that…
Generally, cyclists have the same rights as other road users. Most states in America have enacted “side-of-the-road” legislation. These rules require cyclists to ride in bike lanes or on the extreme right side of the road when not moving as fast as the other vehicles. Despite these rules, accidents involving…
There are many new factors that make driving more dangerous than it used to be. For one, there are simply many more drivers on the road. There are also more distractions than ever before, such as advanced in-car entertainment systems, smart phones, texting and video chat. Many teens who attempt…
When something as stressful as a car accident occurs, it is a good idea to consider consulting a legal professional to help ease your fears about just how to handle the multitude of problems that can arise. You want only the best legal advice, so you must ask yourself five…
Typically a pedestrian has the right of way, but that does not mean the driver bears the liability every a time a pedestrian is injured on the roads. Traffic and negligence rules are taken into consideration when determining who is at fault in an accident involving a pedestrian. Furthermore, everyone…
You have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, and now you are seeking payment for medical bills from the insurance company of the person who caused the injury. You learn that the guilty party’s insurance company is requesting your past medical records. What do you…
It’s hard enough to cope with the healing process after a car accident with injuries, but the pressure to return to normal adds an additional stress to your recovery. Your doctors say to give it time, but the rest of the world seems to think you need to get back…
