If an 18-wheeler runs a red light and hits someone, then the consequences can be serious. It may seem as though it is obvious that the driver of the 18-wheeler is at fault because they are the one who ran the red-light. However, the driver and the trucking company will…
In the U.S., there are nearly six million automobile accidents each year. Of these six million accidents, forty percent are a rear-end accident, according to the National Safety Commission. As a driver, it is your responsibility to keep your vehicle in control at all times. This is why most rear-end…
Who Keeps the House? Many people struggle to decide who should keep the house after a divorce. Texas is a community property state, which means that property is generally divided equally. Both spouses are entitled to at least 50 percent equity in the home. However, the judge will look at…
When an 18 Wheeler jackknifes or rollovers the damage can be catastrophic due to the size of the 18 wheeler. In a jackknife truck accident, the trailer slides out to one side, and the truck and trailer fold into themselves. They take the “V” shaped form of a pocket knife…
Uber likes to call itself a transportation network company. It operates in the nature of a dispatching service for Uber drivers who it likes to call independent contractors. It claims to be able to service half of the United States population. With that many drivers on the road, there have…
If you’re in your car and another driver smashes into the back of your car, is it possible for you to be found liable or at-fault in the accident? The answer may surprise you because there are instances in which a driver who is involved in a rear-end collision is…
Can Taxes Can be Added to Your Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy seems like credit death, yet you somehow are given relief and the freedom to start over. Whether you decide to file a chapter 7 or a chapter 13 can mean everything in what you can keep and what you must liquidate….
Tractor-trailers are enormous pieces of machinery. They can be more than 70 feet long, and they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When they’re involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle, injuries can be catastrophic or even fatal. Determining Liability These types of accidents can be legally challenging. Determining…
Deciding whether to settle your case outside of court or go to trial isn’t an easy decision. You should be aware, however, that the majority of cases do end up getting submitted to a pre-trial settlement. There are a number of reasons why this is so, but the legal advice…
The internet is an amazing tool. You can find out a lot of the things that you want to know about a person by using the internet. Insurance companies are also turning to social media to find out about people who are trying to file a claim. By using the…
