-
3 FAQs About Truck Accident Wrongful Death Claims
It goes without saying that losing a loved one in a sudden accident is emotionally devastating. Surviving family members not only have to cope with immense grief, but they may also be facing an uncertain financial future if the deceased was a primary income-earner, or if the deceased incurred significant medical bills prior to passing.
-
3 FAQs About Tire Blowout Truck Accident Claims
Transporting up to 80,000 pounds, it’s no wonder why tractor-trailers need so many tires. If those tires aren’t properly maintained, the wear and tear will eventually take their toll, perhaps leading to a blowout and a devastating accident. If you were hurt in a truck accident caused by a tire blowout, you may have grounds
-
3 FAQs About Texting While Driving Car Accident Claims
New York law broadly bans the use of portable electronic devices while driving. Motorists who are caught texting behind the wheel could face a fine of $200. They could also receive five points on their driving record (accumulating at least 11 points in an 18-month period can result in a license suspension). Although many states
-
5 Ways to Treat a Concussion
Concussions are the least severe and most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). As such, it’s easy to underestimate the damage they can cause. If you fail to seek medical attention after suffering a blow to the head, the consequences could be devastating. In addition to monitoring your condition and preventing complications from arising,
-
Who Could Be Liable for a Truck Accident Caused by Poor Road Conditions?
Sometimes proving liability is fairly straightforward after a truck accident. For example, if the trucker was drunk, failed a breath test, and admitted to being intoxicated, there should be plenty of strong evidence to prove fault. But if poor road conditions were to blame for your crash, proving liability may be far more complicated. This
-
What to Do (and Not Do) After a Truck Accident
When a large truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the scene that results is almost always chaotic. Debris will likely be scattered across the roadway, and traffic may be blocked in both directions until responders can clear the wreckage. It may be tempting to lose your composure in such a scenario, but it’s important that
-
Uber passenger sued by bicyclist, highlighting ride-share insurance challenges
Article From Ben Simmoneau Anchor/Reporter WCVB Framingham man is facing a lawsuit for an accident during an Uber ride back in 2015, and Uber tells him he’s on his own. Their insurance company won’t defend him. Facing big financial worries, he turned to Newscenter 5’s Ben Simmoneau for help. We found his ordeal raises a
-
5 Steps to Take After an Accident with a Drunk Driver
After an accident with a drunk driver, your statements and actions at the scene and over the days and weeks that follow will influence the outcome of your personal injury claim. Although every collision is unique, there are a few steps all victims can take to protect their rights. Those steps include: Call the
-
3 FAQs About Distracted Driving Car Accident Claims
If you were struck by a distracted driver, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim against the at-fault motorist. To recover a fair settlement, you’ll have to prove negligence, causation, and damages. You’ll also have to avoid making critical mistakes that would bring liability or the severity of your injuries into question. transportation
-
What Is New York’s Child Victims Act?
Prior to its passing, victims only had until the age of 23 to seek prosecution. Effective February 14, 2019, the law also allows victims until the age of 55 to commence civil proceedings against both their abuser and any institutions that enabled the transgression. Additionally, the Act includes a one-year window during which a child
