Motorcycle crashes have devastating results. Nearly 80 percent of motorcycle crashes result in an injury or death—four times higher than car crashes. Because motorcycles offer much less protection to riders, these crashes frequently have more serious consequences. Head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and death can result from a motorcycle crash,…
Car accidents happen quickly but leave you with lasting injuries and mounting expenses. T-bone accidents in particular can result in devastating injuries and difficult claims. It helps to understand what a T-bone accident entails. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer can provide the legal guidance you need. What Is a T-Bone…
Determining a good settlement in your case will require a careful review by a lawyer. What Is a Settlement? A settlement is an agreement between a liable party or insurance company and the victim of a car accident-or another type of harmful incident. A settlement generally provides the victim a…
Drunk driving is one of the few universally unacceptable behaviors in American society. We cannot overstate the danger that an intoxicated driver poses to others on or near a road. If you were the victim of a drunk driver or lost a loved one, here is a guide outlining what…
When someone else’s negligence causes a car accident that injures you, you may not know what to do. You may have some vague idea that the other person needs to pay for your repair bills and other losses, but you may not know how to get started. Fortunately, accident victims…
There is no specific window for hiring an attorney after a car accident. We generally advise that you hire a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident. There is no downside to hiring an attorney, and there may be significant harm in waiting to hire a lawyer.…
Every driver may experience frustration or anger when behind the wheel. However, most drivers do not let their anger get the best of them while driving. But some drivers lose their temper and engage in dangerous driving behaviors, endangering the lives of others on the road. This is called road…
The cargo that large trucks carry can weigh thousands of pounds. Trucking and loading companies must follow strict guidelines for cargo securement to prevent shifting, spilling, leaking, and falling cargo. Unfortunately, not all companies properly secure and load cargo, which can result in falling cargo accidents. When cargo falls from…
Following a car accident that was the fault of a negligent1 driver, many people choose to simply handle negotiations with the responsible party’s insurance company on their own. Injured victims may choose to do so because they do not believe they need an attorney, believe an attorney will be expensive,…
The experience of being in an auto crash is jarring and can cause irreparable damage to your vehicle, your body, and your overall health and functioning. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you might have the right to collect damages – not only for your car repairs and medical…
Rear-end automobile collisions that happen at low speeds could produce forces strong enough in magnitude to cause many injuries. These include soft tissue injuries, particularly in the neck, also called whiplash, and a highly common injury from rear-end collisions. Other people commonly suffer knee injuries, hip injuries, and other joint…
Driving a semi-truck or tractor-trailer requires special training and expertise. When truck drivers fail to operate their vehicles safely, the results can be catastrophic for the drivers and passengers in the vehicles around them. Driving and maneuvering these large vehicles can be difficult and requires significant skill and attention that…
