Car accidents are often messy and complicated. It’s not always as easy as determining which party is completely at fault and having them compensate the non-responsible party for their medical bills, car repair costs and any other damage suffered. Sometimes both parties had some level of negligence that, taken together, resulted in the crash. Who is responsible for paying damage costs in these cases? What the law says Different states in this country have different laws concerning how courts apportion…
It’s a horrible feeling to see someone’s vehicle heading your way and realizing that you’ll be hit. You may not have time to move out of the way, even if you have a few seconds where you can see their vehicle coming. Bracing yourself for the worst is a good idea, but remember to take in as much of the scene as you can, so you can remember why that driver hit you. Many drivers today get distracted and aren’t…
Losing someone you love in a drunk driving crash is devastating. You may not be sure how to move forward or what to expect from the other party. After a wrongful death, it is reasonable to want the drunk driver to compensate your family for what it has gone through. It’s reasonable to ask that they cover costs associated with your loved one’s medical care and funeral costs. To get this compensation, you need to start a wrongful death claim….
When a driver hits the open road while relaxed and alert, their patience makes them much safer drivers than anybody who is behind the while upset or rushed. Simply put: Aggressive driving is dangerous. Whether a driver just rushes through traffic or is actually experiencing “road rage,” they put themselves and others at risk. What behaviors are aggressive? There are many behaviors that can be considered aggressive when a person is operating a motor vehicle. Some of these include: Blocking…
Every year, thousands of people are impacted by distracted drivers. It’s well-known that either reading or sending a text can take up to five seconds, which means that a driver won’t be looking at the road at all during that time. Spilling drinks, dropping hot food, getting into an argument with other passengers and other issues can also result in serious consequences. It takes only around three seconds for a crash to occur. If someone you love has been hit…
