Pandemic or not, accidents still happen. Essential employees are still driving to and from work. Truck drivers are on the road delivering goods. Poor driving behavior, driving while drowsy, dangerous road defects, and more can result in serious accidents. Not only are there new personal injury cases but there are the ones that were in process when the pandemic started and as it continues.
Poor driving practices and negligent driving behaviors endanger everyone on our roads. Your life, the lives of your passengers, and those of other drivers are at risk. Knowing more about the common causes of car accidents may help you avoid an accident, not be the cause of it.
What will your holiday celebrations be like this year? Will you be traveling somewhere? Will you celebrate in person or via Zoom? Indoors or out? With COVID-19, this year’s celebrations may look and feel just a bit different. Be sure to take some of these safety precautions as you prepare for the holidays.
Large commercial trucks carry goods from one place to another; they are essential to our communities’ economy. They also make up approximately 13% of all motor vehicles on our roadways. Accidents happen and, like automobile accidents, large truck accidents are a common type of roadway accident.
In February 2020, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated all of the Zantac lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida under Judge Robin Rosenberg.
Riding a motorcycle is fun and we want to help it stay that way for you with these motorcycle road safety tips. Make sure you know how to protect yourself.
We always talk about what happens once you get in a car accident. Here are some driving tips to help you drive more defensively, avoid a car accident and keep you and your passengers a little safer while on the road. Use them and you are likely to be a safer driver!
When we get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, we are trusting that other drivers will drive in a safe manner, following the rules of the road, staying alert, and not engaging in reckless driving behaviors. But that is not always the case. These drivers understand the risks of their behaviors but continue to drive in a dangerous manner that can cause accidents.
When we talk about distracted driving, most will think of using a cell phone – talking, texting, emailing – but there are many activities that can distract a driver and lead to a serious accident. Defined, distracted driving is any activity that takes your attention away from driving. When pursuing a personal injury claim, the challenge may be whether you can prove distracted driving caused your accident?
Did you know that Missouri has eased its motorcycle helmet law?
The new helmet law, which took effect on August 28, 2020, now only requires those under the age of 26, or older than 26 if driving with a permit, to wear a helmet when riding in or driving a motorcycle.
