People who suffer an accident often face a long recovery time. Even if the person was in excellent health before the accident occurred, they may still take a long time to recover. If a person had a pre-existing condition, then the recovery can be even longer and the case can…
Insurance companies are in business to make money. Their favorite activity is depositing premium payment checks into their bank accounts. Then, they invest that money to make even more money. That’s what keeps a healthy bottom line, and that keeps shareholders happy. This practice often makes receiving a fair settlement…
Commercial Truck Accidents Becoming More Common Every year, thousands of people are injured each year due to a commercial driver. There were over 4,213 fatal commercial truck accident accidents in 2016. Fatal commercial truck accidents have risen by 28 percent over the past seven years. Because the number of fatal…
Have you been involved in a rear-end car accident because someone was following too closely? Were you injured due to that driver’s negligence? One of the most common accidents on the road is a rear-end accident and they tend to result in a number of different types of injuries such…
Rollover accidents account for less than three percent of crashes. However, 30 percent of car accident deaths are caused by rollover accidents. There are several factors that can affect the severity of the accident. This includes the skill of the driver, environmental conditions and the type of vehicle will determine…
Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits There are two main types of damage in a personal injury case, which are compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are designed to compensate someone for the injuries that they have suffered. Punitive damages are sometimes awarded in addition to compensatory damages. They are…
Proving someone was texting or using a cell phone while driving is not easy, so it’s essential to contact the police right away, and hire an experienced car accident attorney. Using cell phones while driving has become an epidemic in causing car accidents. An experienced car accident attorney can help…
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…
