According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), aggressive driving plays a role in over half of all fatal crashes. If you were involved in an accident that was caused by an aggressive driver, you may have experienced severe and possibly life-threatening injuries, including a concussion, whiplash, broken bones, lost limbs, or paralysis. You may have …
Car accidents can forever change your life, leaving you and your loved ones struggling to recover physically, emotionally, and financially. If you or a loved one has been involved in a rollover accident possibly caused by a third party, you could have legal options available during this difficult time. Some victims can recover compensation by …
Being in a car accident of any kind can have a long-lasting impact on a person, from physical injuries to emotional trauma. Some people opt to settle for damages and accept a payment from the at-fault driver’s insurance company, so they can heal from their injuries and move on with their life. But what happens …
The trauma from a truck accident can last far beyond the incident itself. Physical and emotional trauma are challenging enough, but the financial trauma can be equally painful as medical bills, repair bills, and other costs continue to pile up. Some truck accident victims are unable to return to work, losing years of future income. …
Under normal circumstances, slipping and falling on public or private property may seem like a trivial incident. However, if you are significantly injured from your fall, or if you believe a property owner’s negligence played a part in your fall, you may have a case for compensation on your hands. After reporting your slip and …
Motorcyclists face a number of safety challenges every time they get on their bike, from lack of visibility due to their small size to maneuverability that allows them to weave through traffic. Motorcyclists are about 28 times more likely than car occupants to die in a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …
The average city bus weights between 25,000 and 40,000 pounds, which may explain why nearly 7,000 people are injured in bus accidents every year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Bus accidents can do far more than put your life in danger. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident …
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) provides public bus transportation through its Muni buses, which transport thousands of people every day. The streets of San Francisco are also home to private bus transportation vehicles. Unfortunately, accidents involving buses often result in serious injuries and even fatalities. If you were injured in a bus accident, …
Over six million car accidents occur per year in the United States, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). In addition to physical pain, emotional trauma, and death, car accidents result in financial losses, such as medical bills and vehicle repairs. While automobile insurance coverage should help to pay for these costs, if you are …
Distracted driving does not get as much bad press as speeding or drunk driving. However, it is one of the major causes of accidents and fatalities on U.S. roads every year. Figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that 2,841 people died nationwide in accidents caused by distracted driving in 2018. Distracted …
A wrongful death occurs when someone dies due to the negligent or intentional actions of another. While it is difficult to pinpoint exactly how many people die each year from a wrongful death, the number is likely high. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 170,000 people died of unintentional …
Failure to yield ranks high on the list of causes for car accidents. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), failure to yield is near the top of list for causes of fatal crashes, coming in fourth behind speeding, driving under the influence, and failure to stay in the proper lane. Failure to yield can …
For those who have suffered injuries and/or financial damages because of a corporation’s negligence, the idea of filing an individual lawsuit can feel intimidating. If you have not suffered great damages or financial losses, filing a personal injury lawsuit may simply be more hassle than it is worth. Class action lawsuits can be a great …
Property owners in Salt Lake City should ensure that their premises are reasonably safe. Negligent security claims arise when a property owner fails to provide adequate security on their premises, leading to a robbery, assault, rape, or another attack. In order to have a negligent security claim, the owner should have acted on a foreseeable …
Bus accidents are particularly dangerous for anyone involved and usually lead to serious injuries and vehicle damage. Because of the impact that a bus accident can have on your life, there is a significant chance that you will want to file a lawsuit against the bus driver or the company that owns the bus. Under …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that bicyclists face a higher risk of injury and death due to accidents than the occupants of motor vehicles do. When cars, trucks, bicyclists, and pedestrians all have to share the road, their differing sizes, speeds, and weights can create dangerous conditions that result in many …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries.” When a trip, slip, or fall on another person’s property leads to injuries, the victim may be entitled to file a personal injury suit to receive compensation. Commercial establishments are especially …
If you or a loved one is a victim of a hit and run accident in St. Louis, Missouri, the negligent driver may be tried for a class D felony if they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol or someone was killed due to this negligence. Hiring a St. Louis hit and run …
Head-on collisions happen when two vehicles crash into one another from the front. These accidents are exceedingly dangerous and can cause severe injuries, damage, and even death. If you have been involved in, or lost a family member, in a head-on collision in St. Louis, contact a St. Louis head-on collisions lawyer team today. You …
As you drive around Portland, you do so under the assumption that other drivers will take the same care you do when driving. Unfortunately, people act negligently in many different ways when they drive, and their negligence can cause you to experience an accident. You also assume as a driver that other drivers on the …
