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What Happens After a Deposition in a Car Accident Case Adeposition 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 a […]

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 […]

The Top Causes of Motorcycle Accidents What Causes Motorcycle Accidents? Motorcycles offer riders an unparalleled experience of freedom. To feel the wind in your hair while the open road passes beneath you is a unique and thrilling experience that is sought by most motorcyclists. Of course, like other recreational vehicles, there are inherent risks associated with motorcycles. Motorcycles are more prone […]

The Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents Large commercial truck accidents are, unfortunately, a common occurrence on U.S. roadways. And, contrary to popular belief, the majority of accidents involving large trucks happen on rural or local roads. When smaller passenger vehicles collide with large trucks, vehicle occupants often sustain significant injuries, or even fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, […]

Stay Alert: Falling Cargo Poses Risks to Everyone on the Road Imagine the eerie feeling of traveling down the highway when, all of a sudden, a large semi-trailer truck is rapidly approaching in the next lane. You may hold your breath as the semi passes your vehicle with little room to spare, clinching the wheel and hoping for the best. Large commercial trucks play an essential […]

That Tractor-Trailer May Be Closer Than It Appears You check your side-view mirror and see a tractor-trailer truck appear behind you out of nowhere. Watching this truck approach at a high speed gives urgency to the warning that “objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that passenger vehicle occupants account for most deaths in crashes […]