One of the first questions people ask when they lose a loved one in a tragic car accident is: How could this happen? If the answer to this question is negligence or some other wrongful act by another driver, the concept of wrongful death comes into play. According to the…
It is hard to miss road construction sites these days. The signs pop up all of a sudden when you are on your way to work or returning home, on main streets, residential areas, even on freeways. Road construction or repair is often performed by state and local authorities to…
Almost every motorist has witnessed another driver texting or speaking on their mobile device while driving. This practice is known as distracted driving because said action decreases the driver’s alertness and exerts a significantly adverse impact upon the individual’s ability to properly guide their vehicle. If you or a loved…
Many auto insurance companies get their customers by having a supportive slogan promising family-like treatment. Once a person is in a vehicle accident, the behavior of an insurance company is quite different. No matter how much an insurance company tries to seem like a friend, the bottom line is that…
Civil law enables those injured in an automobile accident to seek compensation from motorists they believe are at fault for causing the accident in question. Sometimes, such compensation is remitted through the at-fault driver’s vehicle insurance policy. However, certain motorists might be uninsured and this makes recovering compensation for your…
You do your best to keep a safe distance from trucks when on the road. You also keep your vehicle visible to truck drivers you may be near as a safety precaution. This is not always enough to avoid an accident. Truck drivers who are inattentive, careless, or reckless are…
While the number of injuries and deaths resulting from car accidents has declined, 2 million Americans are still injured each year in vehicle accidents. When you suffer an accident and you’re absolutely certain that the accident is not your fault, you may assume that the other party’s insurance carrier will…
Truck accidents can cause devastating damage and can be catastrophic to the victims in several ways. The trauma inflicted by the truck accident may take the victim years to recover from. The changes to the victims life may also extend to their family through the loss of income, quality of…
Car accidents can lead to serious injury, lost work time and subsequent economic distress. Ergo, victims who believe that said incidents were caused by another party’s negligence might want to seek compensation from such individuals through a civil action known as a lawsuit. That said, success often hinges on the…
If you or your divorcing spouse engaged in adultery during your marriage, then it can play a role in your impending divorce, but that role may not be as significant as you imagine. If you’re going through a divorce, it can be helpful for you to know the basics about…
