Personal Injury
Truck Accidents Resulting from Braking Issues
Truck drivers are required to obtain commercial licenses to drive large commercial trucks. These vehicles are massive, weighing as much as 80,000 pounds when loaded. Their length, size, and weight makes them a significantly greater challenge to safely navigate than a much smaller passenger vehicle. As such, they also require more road space ahead to…
Read MoreHow to Deal with an Insurance Adjuster on Your Personal Injury Claim
When you sustain an injury either in a car crash, at a medical facility, or on someone else’s property, you will likely need to deal with the other party’s insurance company. Therefore, it is essential to understand how to deal with the insurance adjuster for the other party. Per the Centers for Disease Control &…
Read MoreChronic Pain Is a Catastrophic Injury
When you sustain injuries in a car crash, or on a worksite, or because you’ve been injured in some way, the first type of pain you feel is acute. This usually lasts a few weeks or months, but eventually goes away. Acute pain – like a burn or broken bone – is easy for people…
Read MoreWaymo Moves Forward with Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Vehicles
Waymo emerged from the search engine giant, Google, in 2016. The company is now on the verge of delivering the autonomous vehicle experience to city residents. On Oct. 8, the company announced it is providing fully driverless cars to a 50-mile area of Phoenix, AZ for ride-hailing purposes. So far, only 5 to 10 percent…
Read MoreWhy Do Some Dangerous Drivers Stay on the Road Legally?
The Interstate Driver’s License Compact, also referred to as the Driver’s License Compact (DLC), is a contract among 45 states and the Washington D.C. in which the states are obligated to share certain information related to traffic offenses. These offenses may include DUI/DWI, reckless driving, and others. The states are supposed to send information and…
Read MoreRing Doorbells May Provide Useful Evidence in Premises Liability Claims
Many homeowners install surveillance systems to protect themselves from would-be criminals, but home security systems can also play an important role in premises liability claims. Video footage taken by a Ring doorbell can help bolster your claim if you get hurt, or prove your home was not a danger if someone files a claim against…
Read MoreCommon Distracted Driving Activities Can Result in Serious Accidents
Distracted driving refers to anything that causes the driver to divert his or her eyes, attention, or hands away from the task of driving. A distracted driver can be a deadly driver; it only takes a few moments to cause a collision, and those few moments can change a victim’s life forever. While most people…
Read MoreHow Dash Cams Are Helpful in Supporting Car Accident Injury Claims
Dashboard cameras – also referred to as dash cams – are used to record video when there is movement near your vehicle or when you turn on your vehicle. Many drivers in Maryland utilize these devices to help protect them from liability and ensure their rights are protected in any legal proceedings arising from a…
Read MoreAmazon Now Facing Increased Liability for Defective Products Sold On Its Site
The e-commerce giant Amazon has been fighting for years to deny any liability for defective products sold on its website. A recent decision by the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, however, may change everything for the online behemoth, and give injury victims a path toward seeking compensation. Ms. Angela Bolger, an Amazon user, claimed…
Read MoreThe FMCSA Extended the Hours of Service Rules Suspension Again
Back in March, when the effects of the coronavirus pandemic were emerging in the United States, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) – the agency that is in charge of regulations for the nation’s 6 million professional commercial drivers – temporarily suspended the Hours of Service (HOS) rules for truck drivers transporting goods in…
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