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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…

Truck Tires Could Be Unsafe Over 75 Mph When a semi-truck is traveling at high speed, there is literally tons of metal in motion — a force not easily stopped. It is important, therefore, that all the safety features of a big rig, from the tires to the brakes, are always in perfect working…

Woman Struck by Construction Employee Seeks $2.5M In a previous post, we discussed how a truck accident can have multiple defendants – several parties who together contributed to the conditions that led to the accident. In truck accident cases, these parties are often the driver and his or her employer. It isn’t just truck…

Self-Driving Cars Could Lead to New Legal Challenges By now, you have probably heard about the remarkable advances that Google and other companies have made in the area of self-driving cars. Google’s vehicles have logged thousands of accident-free miles, and many mainstream vehicles can be purchased with sophisticated driver aids that conduct emergency stops…

After a Truck Accident, Who Can You Name as a Defendant? In the aftermath of a truck accident, it is normal to feel angry or frustrated at the truck driver who caused your injuries. You may even consider filing a personal injury lawsuit against the trucker. Before you do so, however, it pays to…

Truck that Struck Bridge Did Not Have Proper License We have written previously about the devastating Central Texas truck accident in which a driver collided with an overhead beam on an Interstate 35 bridge. The collision left one man dead and three others, including the trucker, with injuries. The incident apparently occurred because the…

Drunk Driving and Dram Shop Liability In the aftermath of a drunk driving accident, victims are often left with a number of serious questions. Why did the driver choose to drive while drunk? How much did the driver have, and where did he or she get it? Why didn’t anyone stop him or her…

Hit-and-Run Driver Crashes Into Store, Leaves One Dead When a driver chooses to flee the scene of an accident, the consequences for the victim are often dire. In many hit-and-run cases, victims do not receive prompt medical attention, multiplying both their injuries and their pain and suffering. Those who flee the scene, often while…

Woman Flees Scene After Fatal Drunk Driving Accident When a car accident occurs, it is imperative that those involved stop to render assistance and trade information. Not only is fleeing the scene of an accident a serious crime, it also represents a severe danger to injured drivers and passengers. In many cases, injured victims…

Truck Strikes Overpass, Leaving One Dead; Oversize Load Suspected Truck drivers bear a much higher level of responsibility than most other motorists on the road. Trucks are large, heavy and slow to stop, making it difficult for truck drivers to respond to emergencies. The sheer size of an 18-wheeler means that other motorists almost…