It may sound strange to consider that a motorcycle could cause a larger vehicle to crash, but it does happen. Often, but not always, accidents between a motorcycle and a car where the motorcycle was at fault are near-miss accidents, where one vehicle forces the other into a collision without actually hitting it. This type of accident is frequently caused by reckless riding behaviors, like lane-splitting or excessive speeding. A [...]
Aside from being painful and sometimes traumatic, dog bites can also be dangerous. Life-threatening infections can result in the most extreme cases. Permanent scarring and damaged ligaments or tendons are more common. Around the holidays, there may be a heightened risk of dog bites for several reasons. If you are bitten by a dog, it is very important that you take the injury seriously and have it treated by a medical professional. [...]
When a tire blows out while a vehicle is moving, the driver is likely to lose control of the vehicle, causing an accident. These car accidents can happen very suddenly and be completely unpredictable. When an out-of-control vehicle begins to spin out, there is a high possibility that more than one other vehicle will become involved in the resulting crash. After a tire blowout, it can be difficult to tell [...]
Being rear-ended can be quite jarring. These car accidents often happen when you least expect them. Typically, a driver is completely stopped at an intersection when they are abruptly struck from behind with no warning. Rear-end collisions can be not only startling but also dangerous. Serious head and neck injuries can occur when the driver in the back was going fast enough, or if the driver in the front is [...]
Commercial trucks can be extremely dangerous when they are not driven safely. There are a series of safety procedures truck drivers are supposed to follow, from getting adequate rest in between shifts to checking that their load is secure. When drivers carelessly skip steps or take needless risks, people can be seriously hurt. Accidents caused by 18-wheelers often involve multiple other vehicles and injuries. If you were injured in a [...]
Hit-and-run car accidents are uniquely frustrating. You are left injured and wondering how your medical bills and other costs will be paid while the responsible party is nowhere to be found. Hit-and-run drivers take off for a number of reasons, often because they were breaking the law even before the crash. There are ways an attorney may be able to go about recovering compensation for you after a hit-and-run accident, [...]
After spending last Thanksgiving and Christmas mostly apart due to the pandemic, many families and friends are looking forward to gathering in person for the holidays this year. The holiday season is a happy time for people to come together. Of course, coming together in person means that a lot of people will be on the roads, traveling to visit loved ones. Unfortunately, not all of those drivers will be [...]
You probably know exactly what to do after a car accident on public roadways - get medical attention if you need it, call the police to report the crash, and then contact an attorney. Car accidents can be a little bit different when they happen on private property. Most accidents that happen on private lands, such as in a store’s parking lot or parking garage, are minor with no injuries. [...]
It is well-known that the roads are more dangerous in the winter. Snow and ice make for slippery streets and impaired visibility. Drivers are expected to use reasonable caution, considering all the circumstances. This means that people are expected to take the weather into account when they are driving and be particularly careful. Unfortunately, some do not, and serious accidents result. If you were hurt in a car crash because [...]
Neutral witnesses can be essential in car accident cases. When someone who was not involved in the crash and has no interest in the outcome of the case managed to see what happened, their testimony has the potential to make or break your claim. It is a good idea to speak to witnesses at the scene if possible, while their memory is fresh. There are a few things to keep [...]
