When to Hire a Car Accident Attorney
Car accidents are a daily occurrence in the U.S. and affect millions of Americans every year. While minor fender benders or accidents resulting in damages less than $500 probably do not warrant the help of a car accident attorney to recover losses, you will want to think about utilizing the expertise [...]
When You’re involved in a Car Accident with an Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist
While most states require a minimum amount of liability insurance to be carried by motorists, the Insurance Research Council’s most recent report of uninsured motorists (2001) estimates that 14 percent of the motorists in the U.S. do not carry auto accident insurance. That means that if you are involved in a [...]
Understanding Statutes of Limitations
We live in a world of deadlines. We need to pay our bills, submit offers and complete work by certain dates or we forfeit our right to receive the benefit of accomplishing these tasks on time. Sometimes a late response can cost us additional money and sometimes a late response can cost us an opportunity. [...]
Understanding Products Liability
Products liability is a claim that can be filed against any party involved in making a defective product available to the public (i.e. manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer). When a product causes injury, the manufacturers and/or suppliers of that product can be held responsible for those injuries. Product liability claims are usually based [...]
Understanding Comparative (Fault) Negligence Liability
When you are involved in an accident, whether it be a car accident, boating accident, motorcycle accident or personal injury accident (to name a few), there is not always a clear party who is solely responsible for causing the accident. While one person may have been the primary contributor to the [...]
What to do When You are in a Motorcycle Accident
There’s nothing quite like the freedom you experience when riding a motorcycle. Feeling the wind in your face and experiencing the open road with little between you and the elements is thrilling, indeed. However, that freedom can be taken away in a matter of moments if you are involved in a [...]
How to Choose a Car Accident Lawyer
When you have been involved in a car accident it is important to know how to choose an attorney. Very different results can occur in your case based on your choice of attorney. Therefore, when choosing an accident attorney you will want to spend some time researching who will be the best [...]
What to Expect When You are in a Car Accident
Of the almost six million car accidents that have occurred every year for the past five years in the U.S., approximately three million of those traffic accidents result in personal injuries every year (USDOT). With such a high number of accidents occurring each year, it is not unlikely that every American will experience at least [...]
Emergency Kit for Every Car
Since it is impossible to know when or if disaster will strike while you’re on the road, it is important to be prepared for emergency situations before they happen. Below are several items you should consider including in an emergency car kit so that you can be prepared for the unexpected.
When You’re the Victim of a Drunk Driving Accident
According to the CDC, alcohol-related crashes in the U.S. cost approximately 51 billion dollars every year and the Office for Victims of Crimes estimates that 30 percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident at some point in their lifetime. Drunk driving has affected countless numbers of lives and [...]
Crashworthiness
We depend on automobiles every day—to get us to work, to get our children to school and to take us on the many adventures we dream about in life. While we may take care to select a reliable vehicle to help us get around everyday, our vehicles may not be as trustworthy [...]
When You are Involved in a Cell Phone Related Car Accident
According to the Human Factors quarterly journal, “Cell phone distraction causes 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries in the United States every year” (2005). The same study reported that motorists who are engaged in cell phone conversations while driving are less capable than drunk drivers with blood alcohol levels exceeding .08. These statistics are frightening considering [...]
When to File a Boating Accident Report (BAR)
Boating accidents affect thousands of people every year in the U.S. with the majority of boating accidents caused by carelessness, operator inattention, excessive speed and operator inexperience (USCG). In 2005, accidents like these amounted to almost 39 million dollars worth of property damage and approximately 3,500 injuries (USCG). While these numbers are significant, it is [...]
Understanding Attorney Fees
When you are involved in an accident, often times you are immediately thrust into the legal scene. You are bombarded with all kinds of new information and need to know how to make decisions that are in your best interest. Understanding the different types of attorney fees will help you know what to expect when [...]
How to Preserve Evidence after a Car Accident
After experiencing a traumatic event like a car accident, the last thing on your mind is taking pictures of the scene and recording detailed notes about the accident. While you may be in a state of shock and want nothing more than to get home after a car accident, it is imperative that you take [...]