Personal Injury

Getting into a car collision usually feels like an overwhelming experience. When an accident involves an Uber or Lyft vehicle, the situation might become even more complicated. You may find yourself wondering who should pay for your medical bills and property damage....

A personal injury claim based on negligence requires proof of four separate elements. The injured person must show that the other party had a legal duty, failed to meet it, caused the injury and left the injured person with actual losses. An accident by itself does...

Serious injuries can change every part of a person’s life within seconds. What may begin as an unexpected accident can affect work, family responsibilities and everyday activities. Some injuries heal with time, while others can have lasting effects. When an injury...

Many people are wary of certain breeds of dog. Some people fear Rottweilers or Dobermans because of their reputation as guard dogs, while others give every pit bull mix they see a wide berth after reading news accounts of them attacking people. Yet, focusing too much...

Drivers should never use their phone in the car. It is a common source of distracted driving. One of the main issues is when people try to text and drive, communicating with friends, family members or coworkers even while they are on the road. But some drivers find it...

Motor vehicle crashes can lead to catastrophic injuries that require immediate medical attention. Sometimes they require treatment for the rest of the victim’s life. When the crash is the result of another person’s negligence, seeking compensation is possible. One...

Motor vehicle crashes can lead to significant injuries that may lead to lifelong medical care needs. If you’re involved in a crash like this, you may decide that you need to seek compensation for the financial damages you’re facing. Doing so will typically mean that...

If you escape a serious car crash with your only injuries being a few broken ribs, you might understandably consider yourself fortunate. These are among the more common crash injuries – even when airbags deploy. The force of those, as well as that of a seatbelt in a...

Bicycle dooring incidents can be horrific. The faster the speed of the cyclist at the time of the crash, the greater their risk of traumatic injuries. When a vehicle occupant opens their door into approaching traffic and a cyclist cannot avoid that door, the impact...

Teenage drivers pose a disproportionate amount of risk on the road. Of course, any driver can cause a car accident, regardless of their age. But if you look at the overall statistics, the fatal car accident rate is higher for teenagers than it is for drivers in other...