Aggressive driving often costs lives. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that aggressive driving is a major factor in isolated incidents of road rage, as well as a number of fatal highway accidents that occur each year. A report completed by the American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety found that aggressive driving behaviors …
If you suffered injuries in a ridesharing accident due to your driver’s negligence or another driver’s carelessness, you have options. There are some risks affiliated with ridesharing services, and a few of them are legal. What are you supposed to do, after all, if you find yourself in an accident while riding in an Uber? …
Rollover accidents can be extremely dangerous, especially for smaller vehicles. Most vehicles are not designed to withstand the force of flipping over, which often causes major damage. It is not uncommon for vehicles to be replaced after this type of accident. There is also a high chance that drivers and passengers will be seriously injured …
Any car accident can cause injuries, but a rollover accident can cause particularly severe harm. When a vehicle rolls over, the people inside it may hit the doors, windows, roof, and even each other. In addition, any items that are inside the vehicle, such as purses, filled shopping bags, or car maintenance equipment, can be …
Being in an accident with a large commercial truck in Tacoma can be very traumatic. These larger trucks have a harder time stopping quickly, and if the driver is negligent in any way or the truck has a defect, they could end up slamming into your car or your loved one’s vehicle. If you suffered …
While the intent of insurance is to help cover expenses related to an accident, some drivers do not carry insurance. This is illegal in many cases, and your suffering could be the direct result of an uninsured driver. The good news is that you could have legal options, and some victims can even recover compensation. …
Millions of elderly people across the country are placed in nursing homes to protect them during their vulnerable years. Sadly, many of these seniors will experience some form of elder abuse. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that there are several types of elder abuse, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional …
Driving around the city of Tacoma on your motorcycle can be an exciting experience. But when that experience is interrupted by a collision with a motor vehicle, it can quickly turn into a devastating day. If you or a loved one are the victim of a motorcycle accident, then you may be able to recover …
When you take to the road in Missouri, you want to trust that the drivers around you drive as safely as possible, just like you do. However, there are times when fatigue or mechanical malfunctions can cause roadway accidents, including head-on collisions. In fact, more than 55,000 auto accidents caused injuries in Missouri in 2018, …
What can you do when a big corporation does something wrong and harms you or someone you love? Taking on a billion-dollar company and their army of expensive lawyers seems like an impossible task. This is where a Tacoma class action lawsuits lawyer comes in. We do not charge you anything upfront, and we only …
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident because another driver failed to yield, you should not have to pay for your injuries caused by another person’s negligent driving. When drivers disobey traffic laws, accidents may happen. Failing to yield can result in: Head-on collisions Side impact collisions (t-bone collisions or …
When you become involved in a car wreck, it is incredibly stressful. If your accident involved a Pierce Transit or Tacoma Public Schools bus, whether you were another driver, pedestrian, or passenger, you could suffer severe injuries or experience other issues. A Tacoma bus accident lawyer can help you pursue a case for compensation for …
We share the road with numerous drivers a day, and while Tennessee law mandates that drivers have a certain amount of insurance coverage, this is not always the case for every motorist. Being in an accident is not fun, and when the negligent party cannot cover your losses, it creates further frustration. However, when you …
Most people who get into a car accident must only deal with one other individual and the liable driver’s insurance company. However, commercial truck accidents could involve the driver, employer, insurer, manufacturer, trucking company, or a shipper of the goods they carry. With the possible involvement of multiple parties, you might face large corporations and …
While a motorcycle gives riders an increased sense of freedom on the road, they arguably face a higher risk of serious harm. Proper protective riding gear does not always shield motorcyclists from severe injuries when heavier vehicles suddenly hit them. Motorcycles do not have steel enclosures that can prevent riders from getting thrown off; it …
Medical malpractice can cause serious harm, injury, or death to a patient. The victim and their family might also suffer because of the change in lifestyle and financial losses caused by the injury. When a Seattle area doctor or other medical professional harms you or a loved one because they failed to perform their job …
Aggressive drivers put everyone around them in danger. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report, nearly 70% of the motorists surveyed reported that aggressive drivers were more of a concern today than in past years. If you are suffering from injuries or lost a loved one because of an aggressive driver’s negligence, a …
Rear-end collisions are common on El Paso’s roads and highways. While some of these accidents can result in little more than scratched paint or dented fenders, many rear-end collisions have devastating consequences. From whiplash to brain injuries, rear-end collisions can change the course of your life forever. These injuries can cost you more than your …
Negligent security occurs when a property owner fails to provide adequate security on their premises, and as a result, an attack, assault, robbery, or another foreseeable criminal act happens. Criminal acts may be “foreseeable” when similar acts have taken place at a property before. Generally, property owners are responsible to make their property reasonably safe …
Car accidents are an inevitable, unfortunate consequence of a driving society. In fact, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, there were a staggering 80,500 total car accidents during the first six months of 2020. Of those accidents, 19,671 caused injury, and another 484 were fatal. When you are hurt through no …
