Just like any other driver on the roadway, truck drivers must take various steps after any collision on the roadway. This includes collisions where they may have been at fault as well as incidents where another driver was at fault. The steps taken by all parties after an accident will certainly play a role when... read more

The importance of pedestrian safety cannot be overstated. Driver negligence, poor lighting, and dangerously designed roads often put pedestrians at risk of injury. Unfortunately, pedestrians cannot always rely on motorists to operate their vehicles in a manner that keeps them safe. However, there are several things that pedestrians can do to minimize the risk of... read more

One of the most basic legal rules is that in order to win a lawsuit, a plaintiff must meet their burden of proof. Burdens of proof vary across types of cases. In civil cases such as personal injury cases and car accident cases, the burden of proof is a standard known as “preponderance of the... read more

If you receive compensation for a personal injury, whether through an insurance settlement or a jury verdict, you need to know whether or not any of that money is taxed. It seems like taxes are a part of just about every aspect of our lives. However, you may be surprised to find out that most... read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), a division of the United States Department of Transportation, recently released a report stating that traffic fatalities in the United States increased significantly from 2019 to 2020. This is despite the COVID-19 pandemic and presumably less drivers on the road during 2020. A large portion of the increase... read more

When you need a personal injury lawyer, on the top of your mind is probably how much it will cost. The reality is that legal representation is not always cheap, but that does not mean you cannot afford it when you need it the most. Here, we want to discuss how much personal injury lawyers... read more

Self-driving and autonomous cars are becoming more mainstream on the roadways. However, what happens if one of these vehicles is involved in an accident? Inevitably, there will be discussions about liability. Is the driver responsible for an accident that occurs when a self-driving or autonomous feature is engaged? Here, we want to examine questions of... read more

Rideshare services are incredibly popular, and most people have taken at least one rideshare service. Uber and Lyft are the most popular, but there are certainly other rideshare companies across the country. But what happens if an accident involving a rideshare vehicle occurs? Who will ultimately be held responsible? Here, we want to discuss liability... read more