Should I call the police after a crash?
Is it always necessary to call the police immediately preceding a car accident? Well the answer is, it depends. It depends on the severity of the accident in terms of damage to the vehicles (or possible physical surroundings, such as a pole, etc.), and any injuries to those who were involved in the accident. The matter […]
Truck Driver Fatigue Leading to More Crashes
When looking at the main causes of truck accidents, statistics show that 87.2% can be contributed to driver error. Most of the time, said driver error can somehow be traced back to truck driver fatigue. In a typical 8-hour shift, truck drivers are only required to take a 30-minute break during this time. According to New […]
Texting and Driving: Is It Worth It?
As the modern age of technology continues to grow rapidly, so does our dependency on our smart phones. We live in an age where multi-tasking is prominently how we go about our day-to-day activities, and one of the most dangerous and common multi-tasking activities taking place is texting and driving. According to the National Safety […]
Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Claim?
People are injured every single day in the United States, and for many different reasons. From slipping and falling at a restaurant to being injured in a preventable workplace accident, things happen. Another common incident that results in more injuries and deaths than many people realize is medical malpractice. In recent years medical malpractice cases […]
Steps to Take After a Workplace Accident
Being involved in a workplace accident that results in an injury can be a devastating experience, for both the worker and their loved ones. Unfortunately, many who are injured on-the-job make the mistake of failing to report the incident right away, which can cause numerous issues down the road. Regardless of whether you sustained a […]
Steps to Take in Your Premises Liability Case
Premises liability cases can be rather tricky, especially if you were injured at a local business. In most instances, premises liability cases occur when a business or property owner has been negligent and someone has been injured on their property as a result. Some of the most common types of accidents that are categorized as […]
DWI Accidents are More Common Than You Think
Millions of American drivers are at high risk of being hit by a drunk driver, considering how common driving under the influence is in the country. Alcohol impaired driving fatalities accounted for 29% of the total vehicle traffic fatalities in 2015. Just in Texas the total number of fatalities caused by drunk drivers was 1323. […]
Can Social Media Affect your Personal Injury Claim?
More than 69% adults in the United States use social media today. Although most of these users tend to be young, usage by older adults has increased lately. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Snapchat are very popular with Facebook leading the way. Although, how much our social media reflects our […]
Eye-Opening Statistics About Slip and Falls
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common amongst people of all ages and physical ability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than one million slip, trip, and fall incidents in the United States every year and nearly 20,000 people die annually due to injuries from […]
Types of Construction Site Accidents
Construction site accidents and injuries happen on a regular basis and are oftentimes quite serious. Due to the nature of construction jobs, many who are involved in these types of accidents suffer life-changing injuries. There are many different types of construction accidents, many of which can be fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Control, […]