Car Accident

When teenagers finally obtain their driver’s license, they view this momentous milestone as one step toward freedom. However, teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes compared to their older counterparts due to their lack of driving experience, skills, and maturity. In fact, car accidents are the second leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, according to the Centers…

One of the most terrifying situations that can happen to any driver while behind the wheel is a tire blowout, which is described as a rapid loss of air pressure in an inflatable tire and is oftentimes associated with a booming sound of an explosion. If you’re driving at a high speed or in the middle of a busy road at the time of a tire blowout, the…

Whether you are walking to get around from place to place or jogging for exercise, you may be in danger of being struck by a motor vehicle. Pedestrian accidents involving vehicles are generally catastrophic and fatal since pedestrians do not have the same amount of protection as drivers. Drivers are obligated to follow traffic laws and drive with reasonable care, especially in residential areas and places with moderate and…

Injured in a car accident in Illinois? If so, you may be wondering what you must do to obtain financial compensation to pay for your medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and even pain and suffering. The following is an overview of car accident laws in Illinois.  Reporting a Car Accident  According to state law, you must report a car accident to the…

Now that we have entered November, the holiday season is just around the corner. Starting with Thanksgiving and ending with New Year’s Day, this time of year is associated with festive gatherings with loved ones, decorating homes, shopping for gifts, long road trips, and being jolly and merry during the last two months of the year. However, the cold winter months present several hazards that we…

If suffer an injury while on the job in Texas, whether you work in construction or inside an office, you generally qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, which are designed to cover medical expenses, some of your lost wages, and help you return to work or even provide lifetime income benefits if a workplace accident results in total disability.  However, workers’ comp benefits have certain limits, such as only paying for a portion…

From chain-reaction collisions to pileups involving multiple cars, multi-vehicle accidents involve at least three motor vehicles are caused by a wide range of factors, whether it’s distracted driving, intoxication, or even inclement weather conditions. Unfortunately, determining liability and recovering financial compensation can be quite difficult due to the various complexities of such crashes. The following are several reasons why multi-vehicle accidents are complex:  Multiple negligent drivers – In collisions involving only two drivers,…

On June 14, 2021, Ford is recalling 17,616 F-Series Super Duty trucks due to the improper installation of the front wheel hub extenders that causes the tire and wheel assembly to detach from the front axle. The problem was discovered after two reported incidents involved the detachment of the left-front wheel while driving. Owners of the following 2021 models should receive a recall notification:  F-350 F-450…

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver in Texas, not only can you file a personal injury lawsuit in Dallas against the at-fault party, but you may also pursue damages against a business or even a third party that provided the labile driver with alcohol. Claims against alcohol vendors are known as “dram shop” cases,…

If you have recently been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you may be dealing with his/her insurance company after filing a claim. It is not uncommon for the insurer to offer you an initial settlement within a few weeks or even days to resolve the case. Financially, you may benefit from using the money to pay for your medical expenses, property…