In the wake of any truck accident, everyone wants to know what happened and who was to blame. Lawyers, insurance adjusters, law enforcement, and courts answer these questions by investigating the cause of the crash. Discovering the cause allows them to decide who owes you compensation for your injuries and losses. Truck accidents have myriad potential causes. They’re often...
Continue ReadingAfter an accident, even one that causes significant injuries, many people question whether they need to hire a personal injury lawyer. Do you, for example, require a personal injury lawyer to help handle the aftermath of a car accident? Can a personal injury lawyer bring value to a slip and fall claim? In general, you should contact a lawyer...
Continue ReadingA concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head, a hard fall to the ground, or any other occurrence resulting in the jarring or shaking of the brain inside the cranium such as an auto accident. A person can suffer a concussion without any visible injuries to the face or head, and...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one suddenly puts a tremendous strain on your entire family. You are dealing with profound grief and confusion; in some cases, you may feel angry. All of these emotions are perfectly normal reactions to a loss. When you expect the loss, you can temper some of your feelings. A sudden loss may exacerbate these feelings. When...
Continue ReadingTruck rollover accidents that involve passenger vehicles are often deadly because of trucks’ size and weight. Even an empty box trailer is heavy enough to crush a passenger vehicle. A tractor-trailer truck may roll over for many reasons, including the actions of another driver, weather, or truck driver error. When traveling with trucks on the road, keep your eye...
Continue ReadingWhile semi-truck drivers must check and double-check traffic in their blind spots, those driving passenger vehicles must mind the trucker’s blind spots. A truck with a 53-foot trailer has significant blind spots in the front, rear, and on both sides of the truck. In certain cases, the driver of a passenger vehicle has a higher percentage of liability in...
Continue ReadingTruck accidents cause widespread destruction and catastrophic injuries. With the help of an experienced truck accident attorney, victims of those crashes can hope to secure compensation to help them pay for their medical care, replace lost income, and move forward with their lives. Here’s a review of the many types of truck accidents for which a truck accident attorney...
Continue ReadingA car comes careening through an intersection, and they hit another car head-on. The driver loses their life. A gunshot rings out at a park, a bullet strikes a woman reading a book and kills her. A robber mugs a person walking through a parking garage. The mugger throws them to the ground, and they strike their head on...
Continue ReadingIf you have been involved in an automobile accident or are close to someone who has, you are familiar with the emotional shock that can affect the victim of the accident. Beyond the immediate physical injury and damage to property, an automobile accident victim will experience short and often long-term trauma that effects his or her confidence and decision...
Continue ReadingChoosing who will represent you in your personal injury case is one of the most important decisions you will make after an accident or injury. Experience, compatibility, and trust should be at the top of your list with any prospective lawyer. The most reliable way to find the right attorney for your case is to meet with several prospects...
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