While 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...
Continue ReadingPain and suffering often account for a significant portion of the non-financial damages in a personal injury case. They might even make up the bulk of the compensation you have the right to receive. Here’s how to prove your pain and suffering. Speak to an Injury Lawyer Were you injured at your home office during working hours? Give us...
Continue ReadingRear-end collisions can cause serious injuries. Often, rear-end collisions result in whiplash due to the abrupt back-and-forth motion of the head during the accident. They may also result in broken bones, brain injuries, and back and neck injuries that can linger for months or even the rest of the victim’s life. Unfortunately, the front car in a rear-end collision...
Continue ReadingAn off-roading adventure on an ATV appeals to many people, adults and children alike. Unfortunately, crashing these vehicles can result in serious injuries or even death. If someone else negligently injured you or a loved one in an ATV accident, you can seek compensation for your losses through an ATV injury claim. How Negligence-Based ATV Accidents Cause Injuries? Over...
Continue ReadingAfter a car crash, one of the first things victims want to know is how much their car accident claim is worth. More specifically, they want to know how much money they can secure to help with their injuries. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not as clear-cut as many hope. Payouts from car accident claims range from...
Continue ReadingAn accident can occur anywhere and at any time, and a person’s negligence usually is responsible for the damage. The consequences of a party’s carelessness can last a long time after the accident. The emotional effects and financial costs can impact the injured individual’s quality of life. State laws allow victims of negligent accidents to sue for damages. You...
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