The sudden loss of a loved one in an accident is a traumatic experience. Amid the challenges of grieving, planning a funeral, and supporting your family, it is easy to overlook your family’s legal rights. If your loved one died as a result of negligence on the part of a careless driver, property owner, medical […]
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Building a Truck Accident Claim
Semi-trucks haul hundreds of billions of dollars in goods across the United States every year. Given the money at stake, it should come as no surprise that trucking companies may cut corners and ignore regulations to move more cargo in less time. Unfortunately, negligence on the part of the trucking industry comes at an immense […]
Read MoreShould I Get a Lawyer for a Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable in the event of an accident. Although the vast majority of riders are safe and capable and most accidents are caused by the carelessness of the driver of another vehicle, pursuing compensation after a motorcycle accident can be an uphill battle. The high likelihood of serious injuries combined with the challenges […]
Read MoreAre Owners Liable for Unprovoked Dog Attacks?
With proper training and the right owners, most dogs are docile and non-aggressive. However, the animal instinct can emerge when dogs feel threatened, scared, or sense danger to their territory or family. Liability in a dog bite claim can be a complex issue. The dog’s owner may claim that you provoked the dog into biting […]
Read MoreTips for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving is a major problem in the United States. Nationally, accidents involving distracted drivers account for nearly 10 percent of all fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. Each April, Distracted Driving Awareness Month draws attention to this serious issue. This year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is raising awareness of the problem through a […]
Read MorePedestrian Safety: A Two-Way Street
As the sunshine melts away the quarantine blues, more people are outside and enjoying the fresh air. Hustling streets and energetic downtowns are providing a needed boost to the economy, but also creating an unsuspecting danger to pedestrians. In 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 6,283 pedestrians were killed in traffic […]
Read MoreMarch Is Brain Injury Awareness Month: How You Can Participate
The subject of brain injury is not discussed frequently, even though it affects millions of Americans. Traumatic brain injuries are a serious condition that can have life-long effects for the victim. Sadly, people who suffer from TBI often do so without the support and assistance they need to help them manage their condition. In response, […]
Read MoreThe Risk of Dangerously Quiet Electric Cars
Driving an electric or hybrid car is an honorable action undertaken by millions of commuters each day. It reduces noise and stress, and most importantly, helps preserve the environment.When it comes to safety, however, taking to the road in one of these quiet runners comes with a heightened risk; not necessarily for the drivers, but […]
Read MoreSix Years After Sandy Hook: Are Tighter Gun Laws Working?
It’s been almost six years since a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, killing 20 young children, six educators, his mother and himself on December 14, 2012. The devastation was unimaginable. Flanked by mothers and fathers who lost their children, Governor Dan Malloy signed into law sweeping gun regulation just four […]
Read MoreKnowing Your Rights After a Burn Injury
Unfortunately, many burn injuries are often the result of preventable accidents. Whether it occurs on the job, from a defective product or chemical, even mild burn injuries can be devastating.Serious burn injury cases are complex and require an experienced attorney to represent your case accurately. Read on to learn more about your legal rights if […]
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