September 4, 2022

While school buses are generally a safe way for children to get to and from school, school bus accidents do end up causing injuries to children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from 2011 through 2020 there were 44 fatalities of school-age children in accidents while riding a school bus. Among all school bus occupant fatalities during that period, 18 percent were five to 10 years old, and roughly the same percentage were 11 to 18 years old. Thus, there is still more work to do to prevent school bus accidents and to keep students safe…

August 26, 2022

Manufacturers recall vehicles almost daily. Sometimes, these recalls are on smaller parts, and other times, they’re on important mechanical components. How you respond to these recall notifications can affect your liability and legal eligibility if a defective or faulty part leads you or your passenger to become injured. What is a Vehicle Recall? A recall occurs when a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that the vehicle or any parts are unsafe. This is determined by a vehicle’s ability to meet certain minimum safety standards. Some recalls issued are mandatory, meaning the manufacturer is…

August 19, 2022

Wrongful death and personal injury cases are similar. However, they aren’t the same and arise out of two different situations. What is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim is a legal case filed by the surviving family members of someone who lost their life due to negligence. What is a Personal Injury Case? A personal injury case occurs when someone’s negligence leads to injuries. It’s usually filed by the person who suffered the injury. A wrongful death case can be a type of personal injury case. Other types of personal injury cases may include car…

August 16, 2022

An 18-wheeler may also be known as a semi-truck. An 18-wheeler truck accident occurs when a large, commercial truck slams into another driver, either another truck or a passenger vehicle. What makes 18-wheel truck accidents different from typical car accidents is that they’re often much more severe, with costlier injuries due to the larger size of the vehicle. Read more: What Are The Differences Between Car And Truck Accidents? Important Steps to Take After an 18-Wheeler Accident Here are a few important steps to take following an 18-wheeler truck accident: Receive Medical Care Injuries are common…

August 1, 2022

A left-hand turn accident is a collision that occurs when a driver is turning left. Left-hand turn car accidents are common, likely due to the fact that they’re one of the most dangerous moves. If a driver attempts to make a left-hand turn when it’s not clear or another driver runs a red light, it can lead to head-on or side-swipe car accidents. Common Causes of Left-Hand Car Accidents Left-hand car accidents are commonly caused by the following factors: A driver misjudges the distance between two carsDrivers may not know which lane they should be in…