Blog: Auto Accidents - Page 8

Most people are of the belief that it is unnecessary to contact an attorney after a relatively minor car accident, also known as a “fender bender.” For the most part, damages and immediate injuries are minimal, and everyone just has a spell of butterflies and increased heart rate. These sensations are typical effects of an …

Whenever an individual is injured in a car accident at the hands of another, he or she may choose to proceed with a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation, if traditional procedures don’t seem likely. However, proving fault in any legal proceeding, personal injury or otherwise, requires the preservation and presentation of evidence.  Obtaining and …

Whenever the front end of one vehicle collides with the side of another, it is referred to as either a side-impact collision or a T-bone accident. These accidents can be especially devastating because of the fact that passengers have far less protection on their sides than they do in front of and behind them. Not …

We’re all familiar with the archetypal scenes of the father giving his young son a hard time before reluctantly tossing over the keys to the family car. These scenes draw on the concept of earned trust, and are usually jovial and lighthearted in nature. However, relinquishing the family keys could have real consequences, for all …

If you’ve suffered damages– either physical, financial, or psychological–  as a result of another party’s negligent and/or reckless behavior, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim. The biggest factor in determining for sure whether or not you have a case is if the other party can or cannot be held liable.  If …

Although alternative modes of transportation such as ridesharing, public transit, and city bikes have become increasingly popular in recent years, personal driving is still the chief way in which we as Americans get around town. In 2016 alone, it is estimated that US motorists took over 150 billion driving trips, which equated to over 2 …

Over the years, the technology in the automotive industry has advanced dramatically– luxuries such as touch screens, hybrid power, and online connectivity are now commonplace. However, as cars continue to evolve, their foundation remains the same. Wheel and tire improvements have been few and far between for decades, and to this day, tire blowouts and …

As a personal injury firm, we deal with motor vehicle accident cases on a daily basis. The vast majority of incidents involve a conflict between two drivers or some kind of insurance discrepancy. However, some cases are unique in that they center around a defect with the plaintiff’s car– seat back failures are a common …

It’s no secret that smartphones can have a plethora of negative effects on your health and safety, especially while on the road. Distracted driving claims about 8 lives per day in the US, on average. However, there are some definite advantages to having your phone handy in case you’re in an accident.  Smartphones and their …