Taking your attention away from the road and your surroundings can be fatal. Thousands of pedestrians are victims of deadly distracted driving cases every year. Whether it’s responding to a text, drivers talking on the phone, or applying makeup—it can always wait.…
If you’re in a car accident, collecting witness information could be a major key to winning your car accident case. A witness’s statement can support several aspects of your claim. What a witness or witnesses saw can help clear up exactly what happened and who was at fault.…
When another person’s reckless or negligent actions caused an injury to you or a loved one, you may be entitled to punitive damages as part of your settlement. Punitive damages are court-ordered payments the guilty party must pay in addition to compensatory damages.…
When a car ride turns deadly due to another party’s negligence, it’s hard to move on or know what to do. Between the grief, injuries, and damages, you could be left wondering how you’re going to get through it. One path you should at least consider taking is a wrongful death lawsuit.…
Whether you’re on a road trip, a business trip, or passing through another state, an out-of-state car accident can be a nightmare. No matter where they happen, a car accident may leave you or passengers harmed and your car damaged. But when it happens in unfamiliar territory, it may make it even more difficult to know what to do to get fairly compensated.…
Gone are the days of hailing a taxi cab to move around town. Instead, millions of Americans are choosing ride-share companies (like Uber, Sidecar, and Lyft) for everyday transportation. While this new-age method of transit is affordable, immediate, and personal, it makes determining the liability of a ride-share vehicle collision complex.…
Driving is dangerous. Last year, more than 2.1 million people received emergency care because of a car accident*. To make matters worse, driving safely doesn’t prevent you from being in a no-fault accident. If you’re ever involved in a vehicle collision you didn’t cause, you need to know what to do.…
If you or a loved one is involved in a semi-truck collision, don’t assume that the trucking company will be held responsible. The truth is that several parties can be held accountable for the collision. In the event of an accident with a commercial truck, an experienced litigator can help you navigate your next steps.…
While you may not think a minor car accident warrants legal representation, you’ll benefit from holding the responsible driver accountable. Some people prefer to handle a minor car accident case independently, but hiring an attorney increases the likelihood of receiving substantial compensation.…
Unfortunately, alcohol continues to be a leading cause of traffic fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 11,000 lives are lost yearly due to drunk driving*.
Drunk driving is illegal in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.…