Truck carriers may be liable for accidents their drivers caused if the driver was acting within the scope of his or her employment at the time of the accident. Victims of truck accidents may recover damages from the trucking company in certain circumstances.
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a truck accident, […]
If you are a party or a witness in a personal injury case, one of the lawyers might want to take your deposition. If you have received a subpoena or notice to attend your deposition, you probably have questions.
What is a Deposition?
A deposition is a session during which the lawyers in a case get together outside […]
When a car hits a bicyclist while the car is turning right, both the driver of the vehicle and the bicyclist may be at-fault for the accident depending on the circumstances. The party who is at-fault for your bike accident will be liable for any injuries or damages you suffered in the crash.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that drowsy driving caused approximately 846 deaths in 2014. The NHTSA’s 2017 report, Asleep At The Wheel, offers further background on the problem and solutions they are working on to reduce drowsy driving accidents.
Despite these numbers, many people are still unaware of how dangerous drowsy driving can […]
Drunk driving becomes more common during the holidays, causing thousands of people to either lose their lives or suffer injuries during what is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. For over 30 years, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has promoted safer driving during the holiday season with their “Tie One On For […]
If a driver hits a bicycle while the driver is making a left turn, the turning driver is likely at fault. Florida law requires left-turning drivers to yield the right-of-way to other vehicles, including bicycles, in nearly every situation. If failing to yield right-of-way results in a collision, the driver is likely liable.
Do Left-Turning Vehicles […]
In Florida, the law treats a bicycle as a vehicle and the bicyclist as a driver. Bicyclists have the same rights to the roadway as the drivers of motor vehicles. But bicyclists are also supposed to follow the same rules of the roads as everyone else.
So, when a bicyclist is involved in an accident with […]
The cause of a truck’s tire blowout determines liability for the damages caused by the resulting truck accident. Thus, any truck accident related to a tire blowout requires sufficient investigation to identify the contributing factors. The parties that are potentially liable in these wrecks include:
The driver of the truck that has the blowout. Federal […]
Are you not sure how to talk to your teen about safe driving? Lucky for you, there are plenty of materials to help you. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) created talking points, fact sheets, and safety tips for parents with teen drivers. They also made downloadable banners, infographics, and messages for use on […]
The settlement for a whiplash claim is different in every case. The amount you receive will depend on the facts of your case – mostly the severity of your injuries and their effects on your financial, physical, and emotional well-being.
Some mild cases of whiplash heal within a few months with conservative treatment and leave few […]
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