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What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Do?
Most people rarely think about personal injury lawyers until they need one. If you’ve been injured in an accident or incident caused by someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional act, you can seek compensation through a personal injury claim. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you understand the available legal options. What Is Personal…
The Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue
Over3.5 million truck drivers deliver more than 70 percent of all goods transported in the United States each year. This amounts to $671 billion of products in the United States alone, and an additional $500 million between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Because truckers operate such large vehicles that pose unique dangers, they require proper…
The Dangers of Reckless Driving
Car accidents are a common occurrence. Recently, in fact, in San Jose, 5,394 people were injured or killed due to traffic-related crashes. While many factors cause car accidents, one of the most common is reckless driving. If you’ve been injured in an accident due to a reckless driver, you should seek compensation for your injuries…
Kinds of Truck Accidents
The U.S. economy is heavily dependent on the trucking industry. Over 70 percent of freight transported annually is moved on our roads by trucks. This accounts for a whopping $671 billion of retail and manufactured goods delivered just in the U.S. and an additional $490 billion transported between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. With over…
What Is Wrongful Death?
The concept of “wrongful” death is perplexing because anytime we lose a loved one death feels wrong. We struggle with grief, bewilderment, and distress regardless of the circumstances of the death. But if a loved one died because of someone else’s negligence or intentional harm, we may feel additional pain and anger. A wrongful death…
Types of Personal Injuries
Personal injuries fall into the legal category of torts—wrongful acts that result in personal, property, or reputational damage for which the wrongdoer (“tortfeasor”) may be held civilly (rather than criminally) liable. The usual remedy for civil wrongs is monetary damages. Depending on the type of tort and the extent of injuries, damages might include those…
Driver Fatigue: Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Are you tired? We live in an exhausting world. Most of us are juggling work, family, and endless other responsibilities. Maybe you had to work late or were awakened by a crying baby, or maybe you have a long, difficult commute. Whatever the cause, driving while fatigued is a common but dangerous problem. Approximately…
How to Tell If an Auto Insurance Offer Is Fair
Part of filing an auto insurance claim is negotiating your settlement with the insurance company. It can be difficult to figure out if the offer the insurer has made to you is fair. You must first calculate all of your car accident damages to come up with a settlement amount that you believe adequately pays…
How Manufacturer Defects Cause Auto Accidents
Many people automatically blame the other driver when they’ve been involved in a crash that wasn’t their fault, not thinking that someone else might be to blame in addition or instead. For instance, if a vehicle crashes into you, what if the reason was due to faulty brakes? If the brakes went out while the…
Common Signs of a Brain Injury after a Car Accident
When you’ve been in a car crash, you might not know you’ve been hurt right away. Some injuries can take hours or even days to notice. Not all injuries cause a great amount of pain, and some are just difficult to pinpoint. That’s how traumatic brain injuries can be. You can strike your head and…
