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What to Expect Physically After a Motor Vehicle Accident As amazing as the human body is, it can sustain serious damage from the kinds of physical impact typically experienced in vehicle accidents. Even if you are involved in what at first seems like a minor motor vehicle accident, the injuries that result can be serious, leaving you with debilitating pain, months of healing, and […]

How Can Tow Trucks Injure so Many People? There’s nothing better than seeing a tow truck when you’ve had a breakdown on the road—they’ll fix a flat, bring you gas, or tow you to your house or a repair shop. However, tow trucks can also cause accidents, some involving serious injuries and death. The weight and size of a tow truck, even without […]

What Happens After a Deposition in a Car Accident Case A deposition is part of the discovery phase of a car accident case. In some cases, attorneys could use depositions and other discovery before negotiating a settlement. A deposition is sworn testimony that is taken outside of a courtroom. Attorneys might hold depositions in the office of counsel for the plaintiff or defendant or in […]

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries and Their Aftermath Many bikers find the danger associated with riding a motorcycle part of the thrill and excitement. The wind rushes around them directly, rather than simply slipping by outside the window of a car. Unfortunately, motorcycles do not protect the rider. In an accident, motorcycle riders can suffer severe injuries and can do little to prevent […]

When to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident Approximately six million car accidents occur in the United States each year. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) estimates that these crashes result in over three million non-fatal injuries and 40,000 deaths, with the remaining claims involving property or minor damage. As such, motor vehicle insurance companies typically handle the majority of accident […]

What Happens When Someone Dies in a Car Accident? Suddenly losing a loved one in a motor vehicle accident can leave family members overwhelmed. Friends and relatives often struggle to handle their grief while juggling police investigations, funeral arrangements, financial distress, and legal matters. If you’ve recently lost someone in a car accident, a local wrongful death attorney may guide you through the insurance […]

Road Bicycle Accidents Whether you bike to protect the environment, save on transportation costs, or improve your health, numerous vehicle and traffic laws protect cyclists throughout the United States. Road bikers generally enjoy the same roadway rights as motorists, but not every driver understands or respects local cyclists. By respecting traffic laws, avoiding distractions, and taking appropriate safety […]

Motorcycle Laws When other drivers fail to obey local traffic laws, execute unsafe lane changes, drive drunk, or otherwise exercise negligence behind the wheel, motorcyclists often suffer from life-changing injuries. It often takes a good motorcycle accident lawyer to untangle liability issues and the compensation an injured motorcyclist deserves. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates […]