While driving to work one day, you get into a nasty accident with an 18-wheeler. The truck had jackknifed and your car got caught underneath the truck. You survive but you suffer major injuries including a spinal cord injury. It’s going to take months to recover from the accident, months of missing work. This means you’re […]
You don’t need much of an imagination to envision it. When trucks follow too closely, there’s a real chance of an accident. And, unfortunately, one that results in catastrophic injuries. It’s a nightmare that no one wants to think about. Just about a decade ago, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration conducted a study regarding […]
Like most car accidents, a multi-vehicle crash can leave you with questions. Depending on where your car was in the pileup, you may wonder about liability. If you’re injured, you may need the answers even more. Here’s how it can happen. You are slowing down with traffic on Highway 290. You hear screeching brakes from […]
As a delivery driver, one of your major concerns is getting into an accident when hitting the roads in Houston. So when it finally does happen, you’re an emotional wreck. Not only is the car totaled but you’re injured and won’t be able to return to work. Your employer tells you to file for workers’ […]
Just about every type of car crash has a nickname. Some are more obvious than others. Rear end hits. Head-on collisions. But, what exactly is a T-bone accident? And, who is at fault? T-bone accidents are also known as side-impact collisions. You may also hear them referred to as broadside crashes. In a T-bone accident, […]
Any motor vehicle crash can be a frightening experience. But, when your car or truck erupts into flames, it becomes even more of a dire emergency. When is fire actually a risk after a motor vehicle crash? We have already provided you with some statistics regarding post-collision fire accidents. An annual average estimate of fatalities […]
When signing up for your car insurance policy, you may have seen an option for PIP benefits. You may have rejected this the option because of its expense. If you did, that was a mistake. PIP stands for Personal Injury Protection and it’s a pretty important benefit, especially if you get into a car accident […]
You are in your car sitting at a red light. Suddenly, a city garbage truck rear ends you. As your vehicle is plowed into the intersection, you lose consciousness. You are badly hurt and may never return to work. What now? Are there different rules for injury claims against the government? In our sample scenario, […]
It can be a tricky situation. The local newspaper has published a story that harms your reputation. You read up on defamation and decide you may have a libel case because the statements that hurt you were in writing. However, the newspaper claims that their article involved matters of public concern. Does this exempt them […]
While driving to work, you got into a car accident. Although shaken up, you don’t feel any injuries. When the police ask if you need emergency services, you say no. After the accident, you head home to get over the shock. That’s when you start to notice that your back is giving you some pain. […]