Every day, 32 people in the US die because of a drunk driver, which breaks down to about one person every 45 minutes. In 2020 alone, 11,654 people died in drunk driving accidents, representing a 14% increase from 2019. Every single one of these deaths was preventable. If you or someone you know have been…
After a multi-vehicle accident, it can be difficult to determine fault. The legal definition of “fault” could depend on a variety of factors, including how many vehicles were involved, the state where the accident occurred, and the details in the police report. In this blog, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of determining fault in…
Over the past several years, motorcycle accidents have been increasing in Florida. Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable on Florida’s roadways than cars, making even a short drive much riskier. In fact, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that Florida has the highest number of motorcycle-related deaths in the entire United States….
Nobody wants to be in a car accident. It almost feels worse if you’re a passenger in an accident. After all, you had no control over the accident, and all that’s left to do now is respond. Fortunately, you’re not alone in the process. If you were a passenger in an accident, you’re probably wondering…
Each year in the United States, there is an average of 84 injuries per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. People travel well over 3 trillion miles every year. That’s a lot of car accident injuries. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you might be wondering what happens after the accident. How do you deal with insurance…
A spinal cord injury from a car accident is a dangerous and possibly life-threatening event. Unfortunately, they’re also very common. Car accidents cause ⅓ of the 12,5000 spinal cord injuries that occur annually in the US. This blog will discuss some of the most common spinal injuries caused by car accidents, what you need to…
Premises liability is a legal concept. Usually, it comes into play during personal injury cases when a person’s injuries were caused by unsafe, defective, or negligent conditions on someone’s property. Slip and fall cases are a common example. If you’ve suffered an injury or accident on someone else’s property, you may be wondering whether it…
A car accident is every driver’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, they’re also prevalent occurrences. Today, an estimated 1.3 million people die in car crashes each year or about 3,287 deaths per day. An additional 20-50 million people are injured or disabled in car accidents each year. Important information can be gleaned from looking at car accident…
If you’ve been in an accident, you’re probably beginning to deal with insurance companies, adjusters, and other details surrounding your personal injury claim. While these dealings should be straightforward, they seldom are. In fact, even an insurance company that has accepted liability may be committed to negotiating and delivering several low settlement offers right off…
If you’re filing a personal injury claim, comparative negligence may impact your ability to collect a settlement. Comparative negligence is a tort rule that helps allocate damages when both parties in an accident are deemed at least partially at fault. When an accident occurs, comparative negligence means that the fault of each party is based on their individual…
