2020

4 Myths About Truck Accidents Exposed

Many motorists drive too close to commercial trucks because they forget that a commercial truck takes 20 to 40% farther to come to a stop than a passenger vehicle. They believe that truck drivers can stop just as easily as other motorists. There are several other myths you might believe that could affect your truck accident case. Myth 1: Settling with a Commercial Insurance Provider Is Easy While commercial truck insurance providers do have higher caps, they will actually fight higher to limit their liability because so much money is on the line.

What to Bring When Interviewing a Potential Lawyer

Few things in this world are as freeing as being on the back of a motorcycle and exploring the world. With the wind on your face, leather on your back, and a helmet on your head, you may feel like you can tackle whatever the world throws at you. Unfortunately, sometimes no matter how prepared you are, you may still be a part of an accident. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, chances are it was not your fault, and you are entitled to compensation.

No Longer Employed: How To Handle Accident Claims From Former Jobs

Some workers lose their jobs before they can deal with a workplace injury. Read on to find out what might happen if you are fired or resign from your job after an injury or illness has affected you. When Did the Injury Happen? You may be able to get workers' compensation for an injury or illness even if you are no longer employed there, but the situation can vary. In all cases, your injury must be related closely to the work you were doing.

Suffer A Herniated Disc In A Car Accident? What You Need To Know

Were you in an auto accident and suffered a herniated disc injury? If so, you're likely going to pursue a personal injury lawsuit to recover your out-of-pocket medical expenses. Here is what you need to know about dealing with this injury. Your Injury Won't Be Diagnosed In The ER While you may think that all you need to do is go to the ER after your car accident to get the diagnosis you need, know that is not likely the case with a herniated disc.

Pursuing Wrongful Death After A Suspected Murder

With some wrongful death cases, the defendant did not intend to cause death and civil litigation will be based on the negligence of the defendant. However, when the death was actually intentional, the death was a result of a homicide. Whether or not the death is intentional or homicide can affect your wrongful death case. Murder Charges A murder charge is always brought against the defendant by the state or federal government.