Although commercial truck accidents are not as talked about as traditional passenger vehicle collisions, they often cause more serious damage. The law states that any vehicle carrying over 10,000 pounds is considered a truck, but often times these trucks carry much more. Sometimes trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Compared to a 3,000-pound passenger vehicle, a commercial truck’s...
Continue ReadingMost car accident cases do not go to court. Instead, they end up settling long before they see the inside of a courtroom. Car accident victims, at-fault parties, insurance companies, and lawyers tend to favor the efficiency and certainty of a settlement over the risk and cost of going to trial. But that doesn’t mean you can safely assume...
Continue ReadingAccidents in Phoenix and throughout the state can cause significant injuries. When others negligently cause accidents and injuries, the victims are entitled to pursue compensation for their losses by filing personal injury lawsuits. However, some people with pre-existing conditions suffer an exacerbation of injury because of their accidents. In other words, the victims’ underlying pre-existing injuries might be aggravated...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been driving for years or decades and haven’t had to deal with your insurance provider, consider yourself lucky. Perhaps you have been a driver who caused a car accident, which requires a slightly different way of dealing with your auto insurance provider. If you have recently been involved in an accident that you did not cause, it’s...
Continue ReadingYes, you can sue after a car accident, but it isn’t always the best option. The vast majority of car accident claims are based on negligence. Suing only makes sense if another party’s negligence caused the accident. Even then, filing a lawsuit is the last step of a car accident claim process. Going to trial is costly for both...
Continue ReadingRideshare companies like Lyft are popular due to the convenience they give customers. Their business structure also allows people to work as drivers for additional income. As a result, you have likely seen a Lyft vehicle on the road. The increase in Lyft drivers raises the potential for an accident. You may collide with a rideshare motorist and need...
Continue ReadingWhen you suffer serious injuries in an auto accident, you likely need a settlement as soon as possible. Medical bills are adding up faster than you can keep up with, and you have regular bills going unpaid due to a lack of income if you cannot work. Unfortunately, the legal process seems to move rather slowly as you struggle...
Continue ReadingCar accidents are commonplace and affect many people, with accidents often resulting in severe injuries and fatalities. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), tens of thousands of people die in motor vehicle accidents yearly, with the numbers increasing. Whenever someone dies in an accident, a specific process ensues, which may end with a negligent...
Continue ReadingThe best course of action after a car accident is to hire an attorney as soon as you get a chance. If you are hurt in a car crash that occurred due to someone else’s negligence, you can seek compensation. Recovering a fair amount without legal assistance is rarely possible. Each step you take after a car accident can...
Continue ReadingHave you or a loved one suffered significant injuries in a rollover accident on I-17 or another roadway near Phoenix? Are you now dealing with catastrophic injuries, excruciating pain, and endless medical bills that have forever changed your life? If you are going through this devastating ordeal, just know that you may have legal options available that can help...
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