2018

Ways That a Passenger Who Wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt Could Harm Your Car Accident Case

Insisting that your passengers fasten their seatbelts before you shift your vehicle into "Drive" is a simple way to avoid a hefty traffic ticket in the event that a police officer sees you drive past. However, ensuring that your passengers are buckled up is about more than just preventing a ticket. If you're in a car accident and the investigators learn that your passengers aren't wearing their belts—something that is easy for paramedics and physicians to tell—this could be detrimental to any legal case that you want to bring forward. Read More 

Typical Causes Of Wrong Way Accidents

A wrong-way accident can be one of the most devastating car crashes because it's likely to be a head-on collision. If a wrong-way driver crashes into your car, you need to know the exact reason they were going the wrong way to help you identify the liable party. Here are some of the common causes of wrong-way driving and the liable potentially liable parties in each case: Intoxication Intoxication impairs judgment be it as a result of alcohol use or use of another drug; this is why driving under the influence is a crime. Read More 

What To Do When Your Driver Had No Insurance

When you are a careful driver, you may figure that everything will go fine on the road. Accidents can happen even for the most careful of drivers, especially when other drivers are making careless moves. If you are hit by a driver that has no insurance, this can take a situation from bad to worse. Figuring out what to do after an accident can be hard without help. Here are three things to do if you are hit by a driver that has no insurance. Read More 

You’re In Trouble Now: Personal Injury Lawsuits That Require A Criminal Defense Lawyer

In personal injury cases, most of the time there is the person claiming the injury and desiring compensation, and there is the person being sued for said compensation. These cases are generally straightforward, and the judge may or may not hold the sued party responsible for the injured person's injuries. However, there is another set of personal injury cases where people actually die because of someone else's neglect or actions. Read More 

Injured In A Car Accident? How To Maximize Your Compensation

If you were the victim of an auto accident that caused a serious injury, you may feel that the case is pretty cut and dry. However, you may not always receive the compensation that you feel you deserve. Compensation in auto accidents is often based on a percentage of fault. For instance, if you were 25% responsible for causing the accident, you'd receive 75% of the total damages you sustained. That is why it is worth finding out how to maximize your compensation after an auto accident. Read More