The Most Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents
As with any accident, there are many factors that can contribute to an 18-wheeler collision. Driver behavior, vehicle malfunctions, and road conditions may all play a role in the incident. However, the nature of the commercial trucking industry creates some…
What to Do If You Are Injured on a Construction Site
Construction industry workers know that dangerous and even fatal accidents can occur even when every precaution is taken. However, the risk of injury greatly increases when one of the parties involved in ensuring construction site safety fails to do their…
18-Wheeler Accidents: Who’s Responsible?
Establishing liability is a key part of any accident case, since it determines which parties are responsible for the incident — and therefore who is responsible for paying for injuries. Unfortunately, determining liability is not as clear-cut as you might…
What to Do After an 18-Wheeler Accident
Roadway incidents involving 18-wheelers are some of the most devastating, often causing serious injuries, property damage, and fatalities. And unfortunately, these incidents are on the rise. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s latest Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report…
With Lawsuits Mounting, Juul May Be the Next “Big Tobacco”
This year, vaping titan Juul has been the focus of lawsuit after lawsuit. These cases come on the heels of an outbreak of vaping-related illnesses; as of November 5, 2019, the CDC had received reports of 2,051 cases of vaping…
Is America’s Aging Infrastructure Causing Car Accidents?
Infrastructure and roadway experts are worried. America’s highways and roads are in a dangerous state of disrepair, urgently in need of improvements in order to meet demand and keep drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians safe. The American Society of Civil Engineers…
A Passenger’s Guide to Drunk Driving Accidents
Most people understand that they can claim compensation for damages from a drunk driver who causes a collision with their vehicle. However, many victims don’t know their rights as a passenger injured in an accident — particularly if they are…
Can I Claim Damages If a Truck Driver Ran Me Off the Road?
When two vehicles collide, determining liability can be difficult, but it is often more straightforward than in a single-vehicle collision. Single-vehicle accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, including alcohol use, drowsy driving, and driver errors. However, in some…
Rideshare Drivers Are Distracted Drivers
When rideshare driving apps first began appearing in cities, some road safety advocates were overjoyed. Apps like Lyft and Uber offered a reliable, convenient way to travel — particularly to and from heavily trafficked bar districts. The assumption was that…
Amazon’s Delivery Network Is Causing Insurance Problems
In order to meet ever shorter delivery timeframes, Amazon has built a vast network of delivery drivers operating from their own vehicles. For consumers, that means next-day or same-day deliveries, but for those on the road, it may also spell…
What Kinds of Damages Can I Claim in a Wrongful Death Case?
Losing a loved one is a profoundly difficult experience under any circumstances, but when that death occurs due to another’s negligence, the loss and devastation can be overwhelming. Victims in these instances endure extreme emotional distress and grief, which may…
The State of Cycling Safety in Austin
Cyclists are among some of the most vulnerable road users in Austin — or anywhere. With few physical barriers between riders and other vehicles on the road, cyclists are far more likely to be killed or injured in crashes than…