After a truck crash, evidence of what happened starts disappearing almost immediately. Physical conditions at the scene change within hours. Electronic data inside the truck can be overwritten within weeks. Witness memories grow less reliable as time passes. Knowing...
Semi-truck injury claims are often more complex than car crashes because they may involve more severe injuries, more complex evidence and more than one potentially liable party. A truck crash can also raise issues such as federal safety rules and trucking company...
A driver's claim that a pedestrian was difficult to see does not automatically decide who is at fault. What matters is whether a reasonably careful driver under similar circumstances could have avoided the collision. Road conditions, visibility and other evidence may...
The odds of fatal accidents are not the same everywhere. It is true that fatal crashes can happen on any type of road, but there can be some large differences in the statistical probability based on the driver's location. This is perhaps demonstrated best when looking...
After a car accident, it’s natural to feel relief if you walk away with no obvious injuries. And with the chaos that follows, you probably feel there’s no need to spend your time seeking medical treatment. However, many injuries caused by car accidents do not appear...
Size differences can play a major role in a car accident. When one vehicle is very large, such as a semi-truck, it can sometimes trap other vehicles underneath it during a collision. This is referred to as an underride accident. For example, say that a small passenger...
Most drivers carry passengers at some point, be it their family, friends or just their faithful canine companion. Doing so can be beneficial. A driver who has someone to chat to may be less likely to fall asleep at the wheel. A driver with a tendency to lose their...
Motorcyclists love the open road. Some of the views along the Pacific Coast Highway are the finest in the world. Along with the freedom of riding a motorcycle also comes risk, and, indeed, motorcycle accidents are often far more serious than car crashes. Even riders...
Pedestrian accidents are common and can have devastating consequences. Many people who run or jog for exercise expose themselves to a certain amount of risk every time they run near the street. Fortunately, there are steps runners can take to increase their safety and...
After a fatal car crash, families are left struggling with both practical and personal losses. The grief that accompanies a premature death can be difficult to manage. Families must redistribute the work around the home previously managed by the person who died. They...
