Commercial vehicles are bigger than an average automobile, so truck accidents will cause greater damage and harm to all involved. The 2015 report released by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) says that of all traffic accidents involving trucks,...

It is the goal of most drivers to be safe on the road and avoid a car accident at all costs. However, accidents are often unavoidable. The average driver will be involved in at least one auto accident in their...

For someone who has just been injured and may be considering a personal injury lawsuit, the entire process can seem daunting and overwhelming. Most people know to immediately hire a lawyer, but then what happens after the attorney is hired?...

Car accidents are stressful, even when both parties remain on the scene to exchange information. Hit and run accidents can be even more stressful. The number of hit and run accidents are increasing every year, so it is important to...

In each state, there is a set period of time in which you have to file a personal injury lawsuit, known as the statute of limitations. If an injured party fails to file their claim within that time frame, they...

Driving a car requires extra caution around pedestrians, or when they are likely to be present. However, that doesn’t mean it’s always the driver’s fault in every car accident involving a pedestrian. Depending on the circumstances, it is possible that...

In car accident lawsuits, after determining who is at fault, the bulk of the lawsuit revolves around damages accrued. The effects of an accident can be far reaching and last for years. In a pedestrian car accident, damages are determined...

A hit and run accident usually causes a few unique legal issues. There are significant criminal and civil consequences for the party that leaves the scene, as well as complications for victims seeking compensation. Legal consequences for the responsible party...

If you are injured while taking public transportation, you may be able to file an injury lawsuit against the company that runs the transport line. Public transportation includes buses, trains, and subways. Personal injury lawsuits can be quite complicated, so...

Over a million U.S. drivers were arrested for driving under the influence in 2010. A high occurrence of drunk driving leads to serious accidents and debilitating injuries. A number of legal issues arise once a drunk driver strikes a pedestrian,...