Motor vehicle accidents involving commercial trucks are often catastrophic. It is not uncommon for involved parties to suffer debilitating injuries and even succumb to their injuries, leaving behind devastated family and friends. Accidents of this nature rarely are considered true accidents. These types of collisions are most commonly caused by the negligent or irresponsible actions of an individual or entity. We describe some of the more common causes of truck accidents when you read on. Driver NegligenceDriver mistakes and negligence...Continue Reading...
Pedestrian accidents are becoming increasingly common in California. Here’s how you can recover monetary compensation after being struck by a vehicle.If you live in Southern California, you probably walk to your destination regularly. Established public transportation, such as OmniTrans or the Riverside Transit Agency makes it practical for people to get to their destinations without the need for a personal car. Regrettably, walking can be dangerous for pedestrians, as thousands are injured or even killed on California roads every year. The...Continue Reading...
Until you have been involved in an auto accident, you will likely underestimate the amount of trauma and challenges the car accident can cause. Car accidents are typically regarded as inconveniences that will soon be forgotten and those involved will soon move on from. Regrettably, being involved in a car accident is an event that may take years to fully recover from. These events can have devastating consequences for those involved and seriously injured.For those involved in an auto accident, the good news is that there is usually an opportunity...Continue Reading...
One moment, you’re on the road, and you’re following the rules as always. But someone else on the road may not be so careful. They may have struck you, or you lost control of your car because someone else was negligent. Now, you’ve had a severe car accident in California, and you’re in need of compensation for your injuries. But what accident laws do you need to know before your California accident lawsuit goes to court? Below are some of the accident laws in California that can impact your car accident lawsuit. California...Continue Reading...
The purpose of a personal injury claim is to return the plaintiff back to their pre-accident state—where possible and as circumstances provide—through the awarding of economic damages. As such, in theory, any type of accident in which a careless or negligent defendant causes a plaintiff’s damages could be resolved through a personal injury civil action. Personal injury suits take on all sorts of forms, and the process of each could be determined by the defendant’s willingness to negotiate or even settle out of court....Continue Reading...
1-800-Injured is an attorney and medical referral network serving the greater West Palm Beach area. They have a focus on car accident cases, and are experienced with the local nuances involved in dealing with PIP claims. Furthermore, attorneys that 1-800-Injured refer injured parties to have years of experience and hundreds of successful cases under their belts. Car accidents can be incredibly intimidating experiences for some, and big insurance companies have a tendency to squash the little guys when they make a complaint on the initial offer...Continue Reading...
The car accident you were in was bad enough, but the hits just keep on coming. After your accident, you will also deal with many other issues. These issues are tough to face, especially because you’ve been through so much already.You could be dealing with physical pain that makes it impossible to enjoy your life. Perhaps you haven’t even left the hospital yet because your injuries are so serious. If you can’t leave the hospital, how can you work? How can you provide for yourself financially?Make sure to document the negative effects...Continue Reading...
One moment, you’re having a nice little drive on your way home. The next, another driver has hit you, injuring you and damaging your car. Worse, that driver left without giving you their insurance or contact information. You’ve been hurt in a hit-and-run accident, and you’re due compensation. But can you sue for those injuries if you don’t even know who is responsible for your injuries? It’s not easy to get compensation for a hit-and-run accident. Luckily, there are options for you to get compensated fairly...Continue Reading...
