Falling asleep at the wheel is common throughout the U.S. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), estimates that drowsy drivers cause a large majority of fatal car accidents. Worse, the costs of drowsy driving are estimated at $12.5 billion in losses, and there are an estimated 71,000 injuries each year because of… Read more
Posts Categorized: Auto Accidents
Things To Know Before Hiring A Truck Accident Attorney
After being injured in an accident with a semi-truck, a victim will be in pain, upset, and have endless costs adding up. These losses may make a victim wonder if hiring a truck accident attorney is the best solution. Before calling an attorney, however, a victim needs to gather some information. Considering the sheer size… Read more
New Study Indicates Teen Drivers Cannot be Trusted with Their Smartphones
Smartphones are addicting for adults and teens alike. In fact, according to The Daily Mail, the average owner of a smartphone checks the device up to 85 times per day. This is approximately one-third of the time a person is awake during the day. If a smartphone user is checking their phone that much, it… Read more
Is Distracted Driving Worthy Of A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Distracted driving is a common occurrence in the United States. In fact, distracted driving accounted for 3,179 deaths in 2014, according to Distraction.gov and more than 431,000 were injured because of distracted driving incidents. Distracted driving is not just texting either. It can include talking on a phone, adjusting GPS, changing the radio station, or… Read more
5 Things To Not Do Following A Car Accident
Most car accident victims are aware of what they need to do after an accident. They know to call for help, get contact information, and contact their insurance company. While there is an extensive list of steps to take immediately after an accident, there is an equally important list of steps not to do. These… Read more
Common Rear-End Collision Injuries To Know
There is no denying the fact that car accidents are emotionally and physically horrific. Even accidents at low speeds can lead to physical trauma. Some of these injuries are noticeable immediately, while others will not manifest for days or even weeks. This is particularly the case with rear-end collisions, according to Nolo. Rear-end collisions are… Read more
Does Your Personal Injury Claim Meet The Burden Of Proof?
The success of a personal injury claim weighs heavily on the evidence. What accident victims may not realize, however, is it is their duty to provide substantial evidence to the insurance claims adjuster or the court. The evidence is what substantiates the claim and proves the settlement amount requested. Without adequate evidence, a case will… Read more
How Do Mesa Lawyers Prove Liability In Truck Accident Cases?
The question of liability is complicated when it comes to truck accident cases. That is because it is much harder to determine who is responsible for the incident. Surprisingly, the person responsible may not always be the driver of the truck – and not the driver of the other vehicle involved either. Truck accident cases… Read more
What to Do After Being Involved in a Semi-Truck Accident in Arizona
Being involved in a regular car accident and one that involves a semi-truck are two completely different things. Some people think they can hire any personal injury lawyer they find, and will have the same chances of winning their case, but this is not true. In order for a victim to have the best chance… Read more
Why You Need Professional Legal Representation For Your Motorcycle Accident in Gilbert, AZ
Car accidents are some of the worst things that people can deal with in their lives. While some people are able to make it through their entire life without being involved in any accidents, there are others who get involved in several. However, being involved in an accident when you’re riding a motorcycle can be… Read more