Going out and having fun is a great way to blow off steam after a stressful day. However, if you do not plan ahead, you could find yourself behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated. Alternatively, you could find yourself on the road with a driver who should not be behind the wheel due …
Head-on collisions are some of the most catastrophic types of collisions that can occur on the roadways. There were 636 people killed in head-on crashes in 2022 within Austin Texas. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), with 10% of them involving fatalities. Because these accidents typically involve serious injuries, victims and their families face …
There is no worse outcome in a personal injury case than a loved one dying because of someone else’s negligence. Under Michigan law, certain family members may be able to bring a wrongful death claim against the party responsible for the death to pursue compensation for the loss of their loved one. While there is …
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), approximately 450,000 truck accidents are reported to the police each year. Sadly, because commercial trucks weigh 20 to 30 times as much as passenger cars, many of these accidents are fatal. Truck drivers can often walk away from accidents caused by their own negligence unscathed, but …
A car accident can result in serious and potentially life-changing harm. If you were hurt in a crash, you might have been rushed to a hospital in an ambulance and treated for a concussion, whiplash, broken bones, internal bleeding, organ damage, and other injuries. You might have spent days or weeks in the hospital, possibly …
Class action lawsuits provide a way for an entire group of people to obtain recompense for their suffering and other losses. If one person suffers harm at the hands of a large corporation or other powerful entity, it can be extremely challenging for them to gain compensation. However, when many people all suffer the same …
If you were involved in a side-impact collision, you might be feeling helpless with serious injuries and financial loss. It could be helpful to understand your legal options in the aftermath of an accident, as some victims are eligible for compensation. If you are interested in learning more about what you can do next, there …
Motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable, even if they wear a helmet and the correct attire. Lacking the protection of an enclosed vehicle makes motorcyclists especially prone to devastating injuries in an accident. Unfortunately, the accident statistics reflect motorcyclists’ vulnerability. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5,000 motorcyclists died in crashes in …
If you were involved in a rollover accident, you could be experiencing a great deal of suffering. These types of accidents are particularly dangerous and can potentially lead to serious injuries, vehicle damage, emotional suffering, and even loss of life. If you think another party was partially at fault in your accident, you could have …
Slip and falls cause some of the worst injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unlike trips, when a person slips, they usually cannot break their fall with their knees, hands, arms, or any other way. As a result, the impact of these falls can be significant and extremely detrimental. Traumatic …
Slip and fall accidents in Long Beach fall under the broader legal category of premises liability law in the state. When someone slips or falls on a property and suffers personal injuries, the owner of the premises is the party that can be held liable for any damages caused by the fall. Generally speaking, California …
Transportation network companies, commonly called ridesharing services, have become a popular mode of getting around town. While companies like Uber and Lyft offer a practical and valuable service, they could also be dangerous for their drivers, passengers, and other motorists on the road. Ridesharing drivers may be more prone to accidents because of their constant …
In 2017, 5,172 motorcyclists died in traffic crashes, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). This makes motorcyclists 27 times more likely to die in a traffic collision than occupants in passenger vehicles per mile traveled. Additionally, 89,000 motorcyclists sustained injuries in 2017. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident or lost a loved …
Many people have a misconception when it comes to whiplash injuries. Hollywood has consistently shown cases where victims of accidents appear to fake their whiplash injuries to receive compensation for a car accident. The truth is that car accidents can cause serious whiplash injuries that can last months, years, or even result in permanent physical …
Cars have changed our lives, but they take many lives as well. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 32,000 people are killed each year in motor vehicle crashes—about 90 deaths per day. Over 2 million people are injured each year as well. Car accidents happen for many reasons, …
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), there are nearly 1 million registered buses. Together, these buses travel over 16 billion miles across the country each year. With all those miles traveled, accidents are likely to follow—in 2016, approximately 15,000 buses were involved in injury crashes and 54,000 buses were involved in property damage …
If you were injured in an accident with a drunk driver, you may still be in the hospital and face a long recovery, wondering how you are going to pay your medical bills when you cannot work. Further, in order to fully recover, you may have to devote much of your time and energy to …
Distracted driving causes some of the worst accidents on the roads today. If you have suffered an injury in a distracted driving accident, you may be in pain and currently more worried about your recovery than a legal case. Maybe you do not have the energy or capacity to fight a fair legal battle. That …
If you suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident, you deserve justice and a Memphis motorcycle accident lawyer who can fight for it on your behalf. The severity of motorcycle accident injuries depends on many factors, but overall, they are some of the worst of all motor vehicle accident injuries, often incapacitating. If you have …
A large percentage of bicycle accidents could likely be avoided if motorists and cyclists would watch for one another. Unfortunately, there are over 1,000 bicyclists killed in accidents every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that when a crash occurs between a vehicle and a bike, it is the cyclist who is …
