Proving a car or truck accident personal injury case isn’t always as easy as it seems. In fact, many contentious cases are left to a jury to decide who is at fault and, even if liability is imposed, what amount of compensation should be awarded. Therefore, to get as...
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Photos to take at a car accident scene
Capturing photos at the scene of a car accident can be important for documenting the event accurately. Not only can these photos help insurance companies assess the damage, but they can also provide valuable evidence if there are disputes about what happened. Capture...
Should you settle your car accident personal injury case?
When you’re injured in an accident, you need financial relief to allow you to focus on your recovery. Unless you have a lot of savings to cover your expenses during your recovery, you’ll need some other stream of income. If your accident was caused by someone else’s...
Frequently asked questions about personal injury cases
If you get injured due to someone else's negligence, you may have legal options to receive compensation. Understanding your rights is an important first step. For those new to personal injury claims, you might have a few questions. What types of cases can a personal...
How can passengers prevent distracted driving?
Distracted driving is when drivers engage in any activity other than driving, which can increase the risk of a fatal car crash. Unfortunately, distractions abound inside and outside the vehicle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that nine people...
Can rideshare companies be liable for their driver’s negligence?
In an increasingly modern and mobile world, ridesharing services provide invaluable convenience for those who wish to avoid traffic jams, and save money and time from commuting or owning a vehicle. California refers to businesses, such as Uber and Lyft, as...
Places where a car is more likely to hit a bicycle
It often feels as though there is an intricate dance between cars and bicycles on the roads. Certain areas in particular pose a higher risk of collisions for cyclists. Recognizing these potential danger zones is necessary for both cyclists and drivers to enhance road...
3 safety tips for driving around construction sites
Seeing the bright orange signs of construction appear is a double-edged sword for drivers. On one hand, the promise of a newer, smoother road is enticing. But the traffic and disruption it causes until completion can be frustrating. Although drivers know to avoid...
Who can be at fault in a car accident that involves a pedestrian?
Minor multi-vehicle accidents can result in minimal damages because the drivers and their passengers are within metal enclosures reinforced with life-saving safety features. Unfortunately, it is an entirely different story when the collision involves pedestrians. In...
How can bicycle infrastructure protect cyclists?
Riding a bicycle has not only become an increasingly popular leisure activity in recent years but also a healthy and eco-friendly choice of transport among commuters. Unfortunately, traveling on two wheels alongside enclosed vehicles still leaves cyclists vulnerable...