Who Is Liable for a Multi-Vehicle Collision?
Multi-vehicle car accidents, also known as multi-car crashes, can be particularly challenging when it comes to determining liability. These types of crashes are common on busy highways and intersections. Take Route 67, the College Ave roundabout, or the Berm highway. Areas like these are ripe for multi-vehicle accidents, not to mention the numerous accidents that…
Read MoreCan I File a Lawsuit for Injuries I Sustained on a Boat?
Boating can provide a delightful experience for individuals seeking leisure or adventure on the water. Whether it’s on Alton Lake or Harbor Point, our local waterways provide people with an opportunity to spend time on the water and in the sun for a day of relaxation or fun activities with their family and friends. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreHow Does a Wrongful Death Attorney Help Families After Fatal Accidents?
It’s the worst news you can receive. The news that a loved one died in an accident that was avoidable is devastating. It’s all you can do to breathe. When a father, mother, spouse, daughter, child, or other close relative dies; the individuals and companies that caused your loved one to die deserve to be…
Read MoreWhy Concussions Are Anything But “Mild” Brain Injuries
Concussions are very serious injuries. It’s a misnomer to say that any type of traumatic brain injury, including a concussion, is “mild.” Many concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries require a lifetime of medical care and hospital visits. Improper or untimely treatment may be fatal. Many victims suffer physically, emotionally, and cognitively if…
Read MoreDog Bites Can Cause Serious and Permanent Injuries
There’s something heartwarming about the love children have for dogs. Most children just focus on the cuteness and softness of the dog without considering the risks. There are risks. Dogs will bite children and adults if they’re afraid, if the play gets too rough, if the dog is provoked, or for a host of other…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Collision with a Semi-Truck?
A semi-truck is essentially any truck that has a trailer. The word semi is used to refer to trailers that didn’t have a front set of wheels. The terms semi, tractor-trailer, and 18-wheeler have become fairly interchangeable. The common thread for all types of semis is that they are used to haul cargo within states…
Read MoreVehicle Safety Recall Week
March 8 – 12 is vehicle safety recall week. According to NHTSA a vehicle recall is, “when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. Manufacturers are required to fix the problem by repairing it, replacing it, offering…
Read MoreDefensive Driving
Did you know driving is probably the most dangerous thing you do in a day? According to defensive driving, “Every year there are more than 5 million car accidents on U.S. roads”. Although you cannot control other drivers on the road there are things you can do to try and protect yourself on the road.…
Read MoreRide Sharing Safety
Although ride sharing is relatively new, it is now extremely common in todays society. Ride sharing is when a passenger pays for a ride driven by a driver through an app. The most common ride sharing apps are Uber and Lyft. These are incredibly useful, convenient and especially helpful at preventing drinking and driving. However,…
Read More3-Second Rule
Rear end collisions are the most common types of accidents by far. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration they account for about 29% of car accidents. So, how can we decrease our chances of getting in this type of accident? One major rule may help. It is called the three second rule. This…
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