Will a personal injury lawyer take your case? Personal injury lawyers work on contingency fees, meaning they’re only paid if they win. So while they may have different standards, everything comes back to the same two questions: Is this case winnable and for how much? Can you win? Does your state use the standard of […]
The Four Elements of DUI Negligence
Proving negligence is necessary if you want to successfully settle your DUI accident case. However, in order to prove that the drunk driver was indeed negligent, four elements must be established: Duty. Every driver has a duty to drive carefully and obey all traffic laws. Breach of Duty. For negligence to occur, the duty mentioned […]
What To Do After a Hit and Run Accident: 7 Steps
If you’re ever the unfortunate victim of a hit and run car accident, then understandably you may be dealing with feelings of anger, confusion, helplessness and overall frustration. A hit and run accident is when the at-fault driver leaves the scene of the accident without providing their contact information to the victim. Fortunately, not all […]
6 Important Things You Must Do After a Car Accident
In the United States, there are approximately six million automobile accidents a year. A third of these collisions involve some sort of personal injury to a driver, passenger or pedestrian. If this happens to you, here are several important things you should do, as well as actions you should avoid: Never leave the scene of […]
Is Sleep Apnea a Major Problem in Causing Car Accidents?
An estimated 70 million people in the United States suffer from a sleep disorder and 12 million of these individuals have OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea). According to Everyday Health, driving fatigue accounts for at least 100,000 accidents per year. About 71,000 of these crashes result in injury and 1,550 end in tragic death. The National […]
4 DUI Accident Damages for Victims
If you or someone you love has fallen victim to a DUI accident, you may have the right to compensation. There are several different types of damages for which DUI accident victims can receive compensation for, including: Medical costs. Any medical costs associated with your injury can be compensated in your case. This could include […]