Personal injury victims may be able to receive economic, non-economic, and punitive damages in a personal injury case. Damages are the term for the compensation that a person is entitled to from the entity that is legally responsible for his or her injuries. Economic Damages Economic damages are quantifiable monetary amounts that compensate people for […]
Depending on circumstances, the driver or the rental car company can be held liable for injuries when a rental vehicle is involved in an accident. Coverage for the accident may be from the driver’s personal insurance, the company’s coverage, or the credit card that paid for the rental vehicle. When Is a Rental Car Company […]
Studies have shown marijuana to impair the cognitive skills required for safe driving, including motor coordination, attention, tracking, and visual function. The risk of being involved in an accident significantly increases after marijuana use. Impaired Driving Skills People become impaired when they are high. Like drunk drivers, they start taking more risks. Studies have linked […]
Regardless of the precautions that motorcyclists take, reckless drivers, speeding drivers, distracted drivers, and drunk drivers put motorcyclists at an increased risk for crashing. Motorcyclists can prepare for the dangerous situations they face while riding by knowing the common accident causes. Speeding Speeding accounts for a large percentage of crashes. Drivers in passenger vehicles are often looking […]
From climbing medical bills to lost wages and future earning capacity, serious injuries can have a significant financial impact. Understanding these costs helps victims know the burden they have to shoulder presently and in the future. Injury lawyers help uncover the calculations that should be included in compensation claims. Time off From Work Serious injuries […]
Physical changes linked to aging can interfere with a person’s driving ability. Nevertheless, seniors can learn how their driving abilities may change and take several steps to stay safe on the road. Here are some useful safety tips for senior drivers. Daylight Driving Older adults can have vision problems at night. Glare from oncoming vehicle […]
With temperatures dropping as winter approaches, many Americans are turning on furnaces as a way to warm up the home. While a warm house creates a cozy holiday atmosphere, there are many ways a furnace may be the hidden cause of illness within the home. In addition, gas furnaces present consumers with the risk of personal injury. Gas […]
When a child sustains a serious injury it is typically due to the negligence of others. Caregivers and parents have a duty of care to ensure a child’s safety. If an accident occurs, a child may face a life-altering disability. When filing a lawsuit to recover damages on behalf of a child, properly assessed negligence and damages, and the statute […]
Victims can file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against offenders to recover compensation for injuries sustained in a hit and run accident, but these claims are often more complicated since the at-fault party has left the scene. In many cases, victims must file a claim against their own uninsured motorist insurance to recover compensation. […]
Head injuries and fatalities are two of the most pressing risks for motorcyclists while on the road. A helmet provides riders with the proper level of protection to reduce the risk of death or injury. Though all helmet manufacturers have strict safety standards to meet, there are characteristics that make some helmets safer than others. […]