2022

Determining who can be held liable after a truck accident is critical to recovering fair compensation. Although each case is unique, liability often falls on one or several of the following parties. The Truck Driver As common carriers, truck drivers are held to a greater duty of care for others’ safety than drivers of...

When a truck driver drives while tired, it can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Sleep deprivation affects judgment, decision-making, and the body in similar ways. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that after a person goes 18 hours without sleep, they will experience similar effects as having...

Overloading a vehicle, especially a large truck, puts the driver and others on the road at risk. Here are the potential dangers.  Do Overloaded Vehicles Contribute to Car Accidents? Vehicles have weight limits because an excess load can seriously impinge on performance and cause the following issues:  Steering Difficulty: Overloaded vehicles are unstable and...

Pain and suffering damages refer to the compensation awarded for the physical pain and mental or emotional suffering experienced by someone injured in a car accident. They are a form of non-economic damages meant to reimburse victims for the adverse impact on their life rather than a direct financial loss. How are Pain and...

After a car accident, a police report can be critical to proving fault and obtaining compensation. Even if you have no-fault insurance, a report can help prove damages and provide grounds for additional legal action against at-fault drivers if the collision was severe. How Do Insurance Companies Use Police Reports? Whether it is your...

Generally speaking, a car accident attorney can help you recover more compensation than going through the claims process alone. Surveys have discovered that injury victims with representation often recover two to three times more, even after lawyer fees. Why an Attorney Can Secure More Compensation Although a lawyer cannot guarantee a favorable outcome, the...