Failure to yield the right of way can cause dangerous car accidents that result in serious injuries. Insurance Information Institute (III) research cited failure to yield the right of way as the fourth leading cause of car accidents in 2018, with drivers who failed to yield causing 3,579 accidents. Were you or someone you love …
It is no secret that driving drunk is dangerous and often deadly. With widespread knowledge about the hazards of intoxicated driving and the prevalence of alternatives like taxis and rideshares, it is shocking that drunk driving still accounts for thousands of crashes every year. Tragically, in New Mexico alone, more than 100 people die every …
Because public transportation is limited, more cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles are vying for space on the road. This increase in traffic is a key contributor to accidents involving motorcycles. It’s well-known that motorcyclists involved in accidents usually end up with far more serious injuries than those in other vehicles. These accidents can cause severed …
A side-impact collision occurs when one vehicle strikes another at a right angle. If you were in a side-impact crash, an ambulance might have transported you to a hospital, where you would have received treatment for injuries such as head trauma, back or neck injuries, and broken bones. You may have undergone surgery and still …
Car accidents in San Diego County often cause serious injuries and, sometimes, fatalities. Many of these car accidents usually involve human error, human carelessness, or a driver’s negligence. A high number of these accidents are also hit and run accidents, in which one driver hits another and leaves the scene of the accident to avoid …
When drivers hit another vehicle and flee the scene, they are breaking the law. Drivers who leave the scene of an accident may be monetarily liable for their victims’ damages. They may also face fines, jail time, and other penalties in criminal court. With the help of a Las Vegas hit and run accident lawyer …
All drivers must share the road and adhere to traffic laws and safety rules. We all have a responsibility to share the roadway and do our best to keep ourselves and other drivers safe. Some drivers fail to obey the rules when it comes to yielding to other vehicles. Right-of-way is something that should never …
The Insurance Information Institute (III) affirms that failure to yield was the fourth leading cause of car accidents in 2018. If you or a loved one has been injured by a driver who failed to yield, you could be eligible for financial compensation for medical bills, lost pay, pain and suffering, and other losses. An …
Rideshare providers like Uber and Lyft continue to grow in popularity throughout the country. Unfortunately, the risk of suffering an injury following an accident with a rideshare driver can also increase. Each year, passengers and motorists suffer serious or life-changing injuries in collisions involving an Uber driver. If you have suffered an injury in one …
Motorcycle accidents differ from other types of motor vehicle crashes in many ways. Primarily, victims in such collisions tend to suffer from much more serious injuries. More serious injuries generate higher medical expenses and generally result in greater lengths of time missed from work. This type of accident also comes with a more complicated set …
Businesses and public places owe a legal duty of care to keep their premises safe for visitors. This duty encompasses property owners, managers, and employees. If a visitor of a property experiences a slip and fall there, the liable party must pay for damages resulting from the visitor’s fall-related injuries and losses. The Centers for …
You have the right to be reasonably safe when you frequent a restaurant, business, gas station, and many other places that we all visit daily. If you suffered significant injuries in an attack, assault, or robbery on someone else’s property, you might have a negligent security claim. You could potentially recover compensation. An Austin negligent …
A police chase can have severe consequences for other drivers and bystanders. If a suspect or a police officer lost control of their vehicle and crashed into you, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Pursuing a civil claim and lawsuit for accident injuries that result from a police chase is often challenging …
Ridesharing is becoming a more important part of legal systems across the country as the rise of new companies like Lyft and Uber change how people perceive ridesharing. These companies made ridesharing more popular than it has ever been, but they raise specific legal questions that need to be resolved. Unfortunately, legal systems are still …
The number of seniors going into nursing homes is increasing every year. As more of the population enters dedicated nursing care, there is a growing problem with nursing home abuse. It can happen anywhere and to anyone without being noticed for some time. This is because nursing home abuse is done in secret and is …
Many people experience whiplash after a car accident. However, you can get whiplash from different types of accidents and sporting activities. All it takes is head trauma that puts too much strain on your neck and causes muscle damage. This type of injury can make it difficult to recover from an accident and interfere with …
You can find a good car accident lawyer by asking others for referrals, looking for law firms that specialize in certain areas of the law or that have won awards or recognition, checking on a lawyer’s experience and record of settlements, and scheduling free consultations to determine if you feel comfortable with a particular lawyer …
After your car accident, a car accident attorney can gather information from the accident, give you legal advice, negotiate with insurance companies, and help you pursue compensation for your losses, so you can heal from it and get back to your normal routine. Car accidents can be traumatic for the victims. From lacerations and bruises …
Victims of bus accidents can suffer the consequences of their injuries for years—sometimes even for the rest of their lives. The sheer size of these vehicles can generate serious injuries with hefty medical expenses, along with the added potential of affecting their ability to work in the short or long term. If you suffered injuries …
Rollover car accidents are much more uncommon than other kinds of car accidents, but they also tend to be deadlier and result in more serious injuries. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reported 149 fatalities and 820 incapacitating injuries due to rollover car accidents in 2018. You may be eligible to …
