Overloaded or overweight trucks continue to be a major cause of traffic fatalities throughout the United States. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which assembles statistics related to vehicles and safety, overloaded trucks continue to be a leading reason for traffic accidents. The truck may be completely…
When you are involved in a fall, a car accident or any other accident that lead to an injury, it is essential to have the damages evaluated immediately. Of course, this follows after the injury has been attended to medically. Assessing these damages and quantifying them could be easy or…
The internet is an amazing tool. You can find out a lot of the things that you want to know about a person by using the internet. Insurance companies are also turning to social media to find out about people who are trying to file a claim. By using the…
Deciding whether to settle your case outside of court or go to trial isn’t an easy decision. You should be aware, however, that the majority of cases do end up getting submitted to a pre-trial settlement. There are a number of reasons why this is so, but the legal advice…
When an accident occurs, there is often a person involved who, unfortunately, gets hurt. Typically, the injury involves long-term health changes for the victim and they have to adapt their life to the limited functions they may have. When a person seeks to press charges against the one who caused…
If you’re suffering from a personal injury that has left you unable to work, coupled with large medical bills, you have options. While it’s easy to feel alone and forgotten during this difficult time, there are steps you can take to improve your outcome and ensure that you get the…
If you’ve ever been in an auto accident, you know it can be a very stressful experience. In addition to any bodily injuries or vehicular damage you incurred during the accident, you may also have to deal with the stress that comes from handling the issue. Thankfully, car accident lawyers…
Understanding Delayed Symptoms of TBIs It’s uncommon to walk away unharmed from a serious car crash, regardless of whether it’s a minor collision or a major disaster. Even if you don’t display any immediate signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it doesn’t mean that you haven’t sustained one. The…
It’s highly likely that you may experience a rear-end car crash at some point in your life. The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) has reported that rear-end collisions account for 28% of all accidents and are the most common type of collision. There are many misconceptions and generalizations surrounding…
Were you aware that there are about six million car accidents in the United States yearly? The majority of these accidents result in damage to the vehicles involved. However, approximately one in three accidents also cause personal injuries, and two out of ten car accidents lead to fatalities. Dealing with…
