The Basics of Truck Accident Injury Claims
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a total of 4,136 individuals lost their lives in large truck crashes in 2018 alone. Sixteen percent were truck occupants, 67 percent were occupants in cars and other passenger vehicles, and 15 percent were either motorcyclists, pedestrians, or bicyclists. Truck accidents happen frequently and are […]
Should You Hire a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?
Rules of the road are designed so that drivers on the road with bigger and more dangerous vehicles have more of a duty to keep other drivers and passengers safe. If you drive a motorized vehicle, you are required by law to yield to bicyclists and pedestrians and drive safely within the constraints of the […]
What Happens When Road Rage Injures Innocent Victims?
Road rage and aggressive driving is something all of us have experienced at some point. Whether it’s a rude gesture, tailgating, flashing brights, or any other number of potential behaviours, raging drivers can be unsettling, at best. Unfortunately, in some cases, road rage and aggressive driving can leave victims with extremely serious injuries – but also the right […]
The Importance of Reading Your Full Insurance Policy
When you purchase insurance – whether it’s for your home, auto, business, or other matters – you assume that you’ll be covered if and when something occurs. Unfortunately, many policyholders experience an unpleasant surprise when they make a claim only to have their insurance company tell them they aren’t covered for one reason or another. […]
Who Pays for Lost Wages After a Car Accident?
A car accident can change your life in an instant. You have to deal with injuries, medical treatments, and getting your vehicle repaired or replaced. If your injuries are severe or you have medical appointments to attend, you will likely miss some time at work. On top of the added expenses of a car accident, […]
How Do You Recover Lost Wages After a Car Accident?
You might already know that you have the right to damages after a car accident. Lost wages are included in your damages. What you might not know is how to recover your lost wages after a car accident. While it should be a simple process, insurance companies make it difficult and time-consuming to recover your […]
Driver Mistakes that Can Causes Serious Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to injuries in car accidents. When a car, truck, or motorcycle hits a person who is on foot, it is invariably the pedestrian that suffers. In many instances, victims of pedestrian accidents are left with life-altering injuries like TBIs or spinal cord injuries. Even in less serious accidents, pedestrians can suffer severe injuries that […]
Signs that Your Child Has Suffered Neglect at Daycare
As a parent, it’s only natural that you want to care for your children as much as you can. That said, ending children to daycare is a necessity for many parents, and it’s important for you to be able to trust that your kids will be well cared for while they are there. Unfortunately, some […]
What are Some Commonly Overlooked Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?
Relocating your aging loved one is always a difficult decision. In a perfect world, it would be made easier by being able to be certain that the people caring for your loved one are providing adequate and compassionate care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a serious problem throughout the United States, and thousands of vulnerable […]
What Causes Commercial Truck Accidents?
Commercial truck accidents are some of the most dangerous crashes in which a person can be involved. Commercial trucks like semis or big-rigs can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, making them capable of causing incredible damage to anything they hit. While truck drivers are regulated more stringently than other drivers, avoidable truck accidents continue to occur, often […]