Law Blog
Agreeing to a Car Accident Settlement Too Early Can Be Costly
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you may already be overwhelmed with decisions of how to move forward both financially and physically. If the at-fault insurance company offers you a quick settlement, it’s understandable you may be tempted to take it so you can put this all behind you. However, agreeing to a […]
How Safe is Hands-Free Technology While Driving?
Most drivers will agree that texting and driving, emailing and driving, and calling from their phones while driving are dangerous acts that take their attention away from the road. To try to avoid these distractions, many drivers utilize hands-free technology thinking that this is a safer alternative. The truth is, even with hands-free technology, you […]
Is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter Weather?
Winter is coming, and with it, snow, slush, frigid temperatures, and slippery roads. To stay safe when driving your car in the winter, preparation is key. Proper car maintenance is the best way to be ready for the road, and this preparation will decrease your chances of being involved in a car accident. Being prepared […]
What is Included in a Car Accident Settlement?
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you may be wondering what to expect and what will be included in your settlement. After you hire an attorney, he or she will first conduct an investigation, and then begin the process to request all of your medical records, bills, wage loss documentation, the accident report, […]
Dangers of Texting and Driving
For many years state legislatures have enacted “hands-free” laws to prohibit talking directly on a cell phone while driving. In more recent times, texting has proven to be a much bigger danger. Even hands-free devices or talk-to-text programs don’t help much because drivers are mainly focused on sending messages while behind the wheel. However, the […]
Are Semi-Truck Drivers Held to Strict Distracted Driving Laws?
The statistics on crashes caused by distracted truckers are worthy of alarm. When a commercial semi-driver causes a truck crash while distracted on the road, the results can be catastrophic. Severe penalties are now in place nationwide for all commercial drivers who use handheld cell phones while operating their vehicles. An accident with a commercial […]
How Long Will a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take?
When you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of someone else, a wrongful death lawsuit can help you overcome your loss by providing justice and lessening the financial burden you’re unexpectedly facing. It will not erase the pain, and it certainly won’t bring back your loved one, but it can provide compensation […]
How Do I Prove I am Not at Fault if I’ve Had a Rear Crash?
In most rear-end car accidents, the trailing driver will automatically be assigned fault and will be responsible for the damages to the lead vehicle. However, there are situations where this is not the case. If you have been involved in a rear-end collision where you were the trailing driver and it wasn’t your fault, you […]
Four Things You Should Do if You Have a Motorcycle Accident
When you ride, you know the importance of having the right training, insurance coverage, and license endorsements before you hit the road. Riders know the importance of protective gear and how to follow all the motorcycle laws that apply. Even so, when you ride, there is a chance you can be involved in a motorcycle […]
How Long Will It Take to Settle a Truck Crash Case?
When you’ve been in a truck accident, you are facing injuries, expenses, and a barrage of experienced fleet insurance adjusters pressuring you into giving up too much information. It can be a very overwhelming experience. Most victims want the case to settle as quickly as possible so they can take the settlement and try to […]
How Do You Prove Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death is devastating for families. You are coping with the loss of a loved one while trying to sort out the financial impact of your loss and how to move forward. Without an attorney by your side, making a wrongful death claim can be difficult and emotionally draining.
How is a Commercial Truck Accident Case Settled?
If you are involved in a crash with a commercial truck, the most important thing you can do is contact an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible. It’s not something most people have at the ready-but you’ll quickly discover how prepared the truck fleet attorneys are, and every day that goes by without […]