Car accident victims should have a basic understanding of the different types of damages that may be available to them through a personal injury claim if they have been injured in a car accident. If a negligent driver has injured the victim in a car accident, then a...
Year: 2019
Trucker texting puts motorists in harm’s way
Strict rules help protect the public from truck drivers who are texting while driving, which is a particularly dangerous behavior. Any type of distracted driving-related accident can be serious for victims, but because of the size of semi-trucks and commercial...
Who is liable for a dangerous or defective product?
Products liability law is an area of the law that protects victims of dangerous or defective products. It is important for injured victims who have been harmed by a dangerous or defective product to know who may be liable for the harm they have suffered. This way they...
The impact of a brain injury on victims can be devastating
Brain injuries can dramatically impact, and change, the lives of victims. When a car accident victim has suffered a brain injury because of the actions of a negligent driver, it is helpful for them to be familiar with how personal injury legal options can help them.A...
What types of damages are recoverable in a wrongful death action?
In a typical personal injury case, the injured party files suit against another party, seeking to hold the defendant liable for the damages they suffered in an accident. These damages can include medical expenses, lost income from the time they were unable to return...
Pedestrian and cyclist deaths rose even as other fatalities fell
When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released its massive study of fatal traffic accidents in the year 2018, it revealed good news and bad news. The agency found a 2.4% decline in fatalities, the second year in a row of declines. This was...
Liability questions are complicated after multi-car crashes
A chain-reaction, multiple-vehicle accident creates a scene of chaos. When vehicles traveling at highway speeds collide into each other, drivers often don't have time to react safely. They may not even know what him them. In the aftermath of these accidents, even...
Lawsuit alleges Tesla door handle defect led to man’s death
Tesla's electric cars get a lot of attention on Virginia streets with their sleek looks and forward-thinking technology. However, Teslas are also getting a lot of attention in the courts as plaintiffs allege that the vehicles' high-tech features are defective and...
Are school buses safe?
Every parent knows the worry that comes with putting a child on a school bus. Some wonder if the vehicles are safe.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, school buses are some of the safest vehicles on the road. This, the NHTSA claims, is...
Teenager’s story shows long aftermath of brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries can change a whole family's life in an instant. They are sometimes hard to detect, hard to treat, slow to heal and can lead to permanent changes in personality and cognitive ability. Some of the worst brain injuries lead to permanent, complete...