Road safety isn’t just about defensive driving. Keeping your vehicle maintained and in good working condition also plays a major role in preventing car accidents. A vehicle that is properly maintenanced will brake faster, handle better, and steer more accurately. In situations where seconds count, this can mean the difference between a close call and […]
Groceries Store Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall accidents frequently happen at bustling and busy businesses like grocery stores. Owners of these stores are almost never on-site to oversee the day-to-day operations. Instead, they rely on managers to run their stores for them. However, these managers and operators don’t always monitor the store in the same way that someone who […]
What to Do After a Phoenix Car Accident (Checklist)
Car accidents are far too common. Chances are that everyone will be in at least one in their lifetime. And when a car accident happens, you need to know what to do so you can protect yourself and your family. Car accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries to people in the […]
Seatbelts are a prime reason that car accident injuries and death have decreased over the last few decades With all of the standard safety features we have in vehicles today, it’s hard to imagine a time when every vehicle did not have seat belts to lessen the effects of a car accident. But now, we […]
How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case
When you file a personal injury claim, it’s critical that you monitor your social media to protect your case. Let’s face it. Almost everyone uses social media. And with an estimated 230 million users in the US alone, your posts are probably being viewed by a lot more people than you think. No big deal, […]
Can a company be held responsible if their employee is involved in a car accident? Yes, an employer can be liable for your car accident injuries. But of course it depends on the situation. Getting injured in a car accident is already traumatic enough. But when you are injured while completing a task for work, […]
Don’t make the mistake of speaking to an insurance adjuster without the representation of a car accident attorney. One of the biggest mistakes car accident attorneys see clients make is speaking with an insurance claim adjuster before they have legal representation. An insurance adjuster’s role is to investigate claims against their company to determine whether […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the cusp of taking over the personal transportation market. But what does that mean for the future of car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents, especially since accidents are the third leading cause of death for Americans? The rise in the amount of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the US […]
What Are The Safest Cars In America?
Approximately 90 people die each day in the United States because of motor vehicle accidents. The US has a much higher car accident death rate compared to other high-income countries. While the U.S. has 10.3 deaths per 100,000 people, New Zealand (the country with the second highest car accident death rate), has 5.6 deaths per […]
Is My Personal Injury Settlement Considered Taxable?
Getting a settlement for expenses related to a personal injury incident is a major financial relief for injury victims. If you find yourself in this situation, you may be wondering if all the money you receive from your personal injury claim is yours to keep. Or you may be curious to know if you’ll need […]