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How To Stay Safe Around Big Rigs The movement of goods across state lines is vital to our nation’s economy. Your favorite stores are able to keep stocked because big rigs deliver products on a consistent basis. But, because eighteen wheelers are heavier than the average car or truck, when they are involved in…

The Benefits Of Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney The temptation to resolve legal issues on your own can be great, especially if you have been contacted by the other side and they seem “friendly”. In personal injury cases it is not uncommon for an insurance adjuster from the other party’s provider to contact you…

What Is Negligence? In the context of a personal injury lawsuit, responsibility for the injuries caused lies with the negligent party. Thus, it is crucial to determine who acted negligently and have an understanding of what the concept of negligence means in the law. Everyone has certain rights, one of which is to be…

Can I Be Reimbursed For Out Of Pocket Expenses For An Injury? Being involved in an accident causes more than just personal injuries. The cost of medical care and treatment can be high, but is usually not the first thing on your mind when an accident happens. The first order of business when you…

Texting While Driving Isn’t Worth The Risk Multi-tasking isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. While a lot of people pride themselves on their ability to do more than one thing at one time, driving is not an ideal time to try and accomplish several tasks. Unfortunately, in today’s mobile society, too many…

What Is A Catastrophic Accident? The severity of injuries that result from car, truck, or motorcycle accidents varies. Some injuries are minor, while others are severe, and then there are those personal injuries that fall somewhere in between. The way in which you react to an accident depends on the type of accident, and…

Former Employee Files $1 Million Injury Lawsuit Employers have a number of responsibilities toward their employees. In particular, employers must ensure that workers have the training and the resources they need to conduct their work in safety. Failing to do this can lead to an employee injury, and, by extension, a possible workers’ compensation…

AAA’s Distracted Driving Month Driving is a serious act, and when a motorist is behind the wheel of the car, all of his or her attention should be devoted to the roadway. This is especially true for young drivers, whose skills may be untested and who may not be fully aware of their own…

Victim of 2013 SXSW Hit-and-Run Accident Files Lawsuit In the wake of a serious car accident, it seems obvious that the negligent driver should be financially responsible for the losses he or she has caused. It is important to consider, however, any other parties who may also bear some responsibility for the incident. Under…

Beware Of These Important Auto Recalls In a mobile society, nearly everyone relies on some form of transportation to get from point A to point B. In cities with reliable public transportation, the chances of being in an auto accident are lower than in cities where most people drive their own cars. With so…