The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that auto accidents in the United States happen every minute on average. That amounts to approximately six million car crashes per year. Of this number, around a third are classified as multiple vehicle accidents or pileups. It is never easy to determine who the claim is actually … [Read more…]
The American Road and Transportation Builders estimate that railroad tracks run more than 13,000 miles in the United States. There are about 600 railroads found nationwide with almost 210,000 railroad crossings. Although trains are not the primary choice for transportation these days, they remain active. Unfortunately, they cause plenty of terrible accidents, too. Back in … [Read more…]
The simple answer to the question is, “Yes.” A worker can always file a claim for an injury, even if it is not filed on the date it happened. The real question, though, is will the claim be paid or denied. In most circumstances, a claim filed some time after the work injury will most … [Read more…]
Work injuries happen on a daily basis around the country. Individuals injure themselves on equipment, by driving, or even by moving furniture around an office. There is an entire legal and financial apparatus that helps people earn compensation for all sorts of injuries. Injuries such as a mild concussion should be handled by the workers’ … [Read more…]
The time period to file a lawsuit is known as the statute of limitations. You can file a claim within the time allotted with an insurance company or governmental entity. But if you do not follow up with an actual complaint filed in the proper court, your claim will be barred. Statute of limitations are … [Read more…]
The popularity of cell phones is related to a rise in driving while distracted. This type of driving takes your attention away from the road ahead, which can lead to dangerous consequences. One of the most common forms of driving while distracted is texting. This alarming trend can take drivers full attention off of … [Read more…]
A majority of citizens use vehicles as their main source of transportation. Cars, motorcycles, and quads are all examples of vehicles frequently used for traveling citizens with set destinations. With so much road traffic, unfortunately, it is inevitable that there are many vehicle accidents that occur in our everyday life. If an accident occurs, … [Read more…]
Not surprisingly, trucking accidents can result in extremely serious personal injuries and frequently involve very significant property damage as well. These accidents can have a devastating impact on the lives of their victims. Recognizing the potentially massive financial liability and legal expense they can face as a result of trucking accidents, companies do everything they … [Read more…]
If you or someone you care about has been injured by an Uber ride as a passenger, a bystander, or as another driver, you may have many questions. For instance, you may want to know “Who will pay for my injuries – the Uber driver or the Uber company?” or “Is the Uber driver actually … [Read more…]
Children can injure themselves almost anywhere. As every parent knows, even the safest playground equipment can turn into a deathtrap when combined with a horde of little ones. While many playground injuries are due to inadequate supervision or dangerous behavior, a surprising amount are due to an unsafe playground. If your child was injured due … [Read more…]