Riding a motorcycle during the summer in Detroit can be a freeing feeling. As the wind blows through your hair and you weave through traffic, you feel powerful and untouchable. Although you’re riding safely and aware of your surroundings, you aren’t in control of what others on the road are doing. Suddenly, a negligent vehicle driver sideswipes your bike and causes you to run off the road.Your perfect drive ends in tragedy and you suffer a spinal injury from the accident. Because you’re on a motorcycle, you know some people will...Continue Reading...
Every year, thousands of truck accidents occur in Georgia. According to the latest data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2019, there were 4,728 vehicles involved in 4,342 large truck crashes. Out of those, 2,315 people were injured, and 147 passed away. Getting into an accident with a large truck like a big rig, tractor-trailer or semi-truck does much more damage than hitting into a car. There is a higher chance of fatality, injury and destruction to your vehicle. These types of accidents are common in Georgia...Continue Reading...
The aftermath of a car accident in New Orleans can be overwhelming, to say the least. When you’re injured as a passenger in a car accident, the logistics of your financial recovery can become even more complex. As you try to heal physically and emotionally, you must also determine how to pay for your medical expenses. Because you weren’t driving, you weren’t responsible for the accident, but who was?Investigating your accident will be necessary to determine who caused your accident. From there, you can prove fault and reach out...Continue Reading...
A motorcycle can be a great way to get a little fresh air, exposing you to the outside world in a way a car can’t. But that freedom can come with a price: your safety. Even if you were wearing a helmet, you may have suffered severe injuries that could affect your life moving forward. But what if you weren’t wearing a helmet during a motorcycle accident? You may have already suffered severe injuries, and now, the at-fault party may be using your lack of a helmet against you. If you’re not prepared to defend your claim, you...Continue Reading...
Accidents happen for a wide variety of reasons, and many different people could be responsible. With motorcycle accidents, though, the motorcyclist is often blamed outright. This is unfair because motorcyclists aren’t always responsible for their accidents. Because people stereotype motorcyclists, they can get mistreated after an accident.The best way to deal with the aftermath of an accident is to prove you weren’t responsible for the accident. You can find evidence to prove the fault of the person who actually caused your crash. Then,...Continue Reading...
Suffering through a car accident is scary at any age. You’re hurt, you may be afraid for others injured in the crash, and you’re worried about how you’re going to recover from all this. As a parent, it can be just as devastating to get the call that your child has had a severe car accident. Knowing that your child is hurt and suffering is bad enough, but how are they supposed to get compensated for those losses? They’re a minor, which means they can’t file a lawsuit on their own against the at-fault party. You...Continue Reading...
Motorcycles can be a great way to explore without the restrictions of a car—until the worst happens. You may have been struck by another vehicle, and now, you’re suffering in the wake of that accident. So, what can you do about it? If you’re injured and unsure what to do about your motorcycle accident, check out the following steps. Taking these steps now can help you recover financially and mentally from your motorcycle crash. Seek Medical Attention First, chances are good that you’re hurt. Motorcycles don’t...Continue Reading...
When you’re hurt in a car accident, you may need your maximum compensation just to fully recover from your injuries. You may be in serious pain, and you’re struggling to get over the losses you’ve suffered. Worse, you’re worried that you were partly at fault for the accident, and that you could be found responsible for the accident in some way. What happens when you’re found partly at fault following a car accident? It can be tough to get the compensation you need, so you may need to seek help following that accident....Continue Reading...
