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…
Who is to blame for a commercial truck crash? Sometimes that is not easy to determine. When a truck is involved in a motor vehicle crash, a truck accidents lawyer can help you determine who is at fault for your injuries. This is a vital piece of information because insurance…
Drinking and driving don’t mix. Not only is it important to be sober while behind the wheel, but also to watch out for other drivers who may be drunk. Being on the road has certain inherent risks, but when someone chooses to drink and drive, it heightens the danger for…
Most people think that head-on collisions are the most dangerous type of car accidents. However, a sideswipe collision is also dangerous. This type of collision is sometimes referred to as a “blind spot” accident. A sideswipe collision happens when two cars that are side-by-side and traveling in the same direction…
