According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 3,978 trucks were involved in accidents that resulted in fatalities in 2014. While the numbers have decreased somewhat, truck accidents are still a cause for concern. When a truck accident happens, the most crucial thing is to determine liability. Determining which party is at fault clarifies who […]
Everyone has seen or being privy to lawsuits where items are recalled due to some error of the manufacturers. Recently a large bean manufacturer ordered a recall of one if its products due to a flaw in the manufacturing of the can. While the beans themselves may not have been harmed during production, any issues […]
The government recently shelved a plan to screen truck drivers for this serious sleep disorder, and at least one doctor is worried. Reaction to the proposed rule among truckers ranged from “no big deal” to “ridiculous.” Although some transportation companies currently have their own screening plans, there is no absolute requirement and there are no […]
In order to win a personal injury case, you need to prove negligence. You may have heard this term before, but not had it fully explained to you. At its core, negligence means that someone acted carelessly. Of course, actually proving negligence in court is much more complicated. The legal standard of negligence has four […]
Auto manufacturing defects are much more common than many people realize and have been the cause of countless automobile accidents over the decades. Many defective parts have been identified and listed on the Consumer Protection Agency website to assist both vehicle owners and personal injury attorneys when accidents happen as a result of defective automotive […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) cites motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of death for motorists. It’s no secret that the majority of insurance companies will attempt to underpay or settle claims for less than what the victim is entitled. This will often cause complications for the victim who desperately needs to […]
For personal injury lawyers, the deposition is a critical phase for a case and should be handled very well. If not handled well, a deposition can mark the beginning of an unfavorable outcome of a trial. Even experienced litigators can point to the frustrations of reviewing a deposition transcript, only to find the questions and […]
In civil (non-criminal) law, premises liability refers to the duty of a property owner to maintain a property that is under the owner’s direct control in a manner that poses the least amount of risk of accidental injury to a visitor. The law of premises liability, in most cases, makes no distinction between the type […]
DISTRACTED DRIVING Cell phone usage, and texting in particular, is on the front line of the conversation about distracted driving. Rightfully so, the statistics are staggering. In the United States, 64% of road accidents involve a cell phone. There are other issues as well, as nearly 1 in 5 car crashes involve a driver distracted […]
You have suffered an injury and someone else is surely responsible for those injuries. The last thing you want is to deal with the hassle of contacting that person or the insurance company and get no response. The debt accrued from injuries could be substantial and may lead to bad credit, if not taken care […]