One of the most common questions that people have after a car accident is “How long does it take for the case to settle?” The reason that people ask this question is because a car accident can be very traumatic. They want to be able to put it behind them…
An accident is a sudden and terribly violent event. Although you may have taken every driving precaution you can, to avoid an accident, there is no way to control the actions of other people. The best you can hope for is that you will not be hurt too badly if…
As a passenger in a car, you have the right to expect that your safety and well-being will be looked after. The person driving should follow the rules of the road, and they should not take risks when driving. When in the car with someone else behind the wheel, you…
Automobile accidents can have a profound impact upon an individual’s personal and professional lives. Associated injuries could precipitate pain, mobility issues and emotional suffering that may yield an inability to work followed by significant economic distress. Such mishaps might be further compounded by the victim’s beliefs that the incident was…
Insurance companies are in business to make money. Their favorite activity is depositing premium payment checks into their bank accounts. Then, they invest that money to make even more money. That’s what keeps a healthy bottom line, and that keeps shareholders happy. This practice often makes receiving a fair settlement…
Commercial Truck Accidents Becoming More Common Every year, thousands of people are injured each year due to a commercial driver. There were over 4,213 fatal commercial truck accident accidents in 2016. Fatal commercial truck accidents have risen by 28 percent over the past seven years. Because the number of fatal…
Car accidents can lead to serious injury, lost work time and subsequent economic distress. Ergo, victims who believe that said incidents were caused by another party’s negligence might want to seek compensation from such individuals through a civil action known as a lawsuit. That said, success often hinges on the…
Who is to blame for a commercial truck crash? Sometimes that is not easy to determine. When a truck is involved in a motor vehicle crash, a truck accidents lawyer can help you determine who is at fault for your injuries. This is a vital piece of information because insurance…
Most people think that head-on collisions are the most dangerous type of car accidents. However, a sideswipe collision is also dangerous. This type of collision is sometimes referred to as a “blind spot” accident. A sideswipe collision happens when two cars that are side-by-side and traveling in the same direction…
Rear-end accidents can cause more damage than we may realize and can result in the same serious and fatal injuries suffered in other major crashes. A rear-end collision occurs when one vehicle hits the back of the vehicle in front of it. These types of accidents are the most common…
