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…
Of more than thirteen million single parents with custody in America, around ten percent have informal child support agreements. What about child custody? More than a quarter of those under the age of 21 lived with just one custodial parent. Whether you are a mother, a father, a step-parent, or…
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…
Life can change in an instant, and for anyone who has experienced a car accident, then you know the truth of it. One second, your world is fine, and in the next, you have been struck by another vehicle, injured, and forever affected by that moment in time. Tragically, many…
A number of factors can contribute to a car accident. Distracted driving. Impaired driving. Poor road conditions. What about mechanical malfunction or driving an unsafe vehicle? About 12% of auto accidents occur due to some type of malfunction (Source: AA1 Car) and the effects can be far-reaching. Manufacturer Malfunction, Defect,…
Been in a car accident because someone ran a red light and hit you? The first priority, of course, is to see a doctor and make sure that you’re okay. And as soon as possible, write down as much information as you can remember about the details of the accident….
