Accidents involving commercial trucks can be devastating when smaller vehicles are involved. A typical car on the highway is no match for the weight and size of a commercial vehicle and collisions can result in serious injury and death. It is well understood that fatigued driving can substantially increase the risk of an accident and… Read More »
Slip and Fall Injuries at Businesses & Residences
Winter weather conditions – often resulting in slick and icy surfaces – are a common cause for slip and fall accidents and unfortunately, thousands of people are hurt in falls on slippery surfaces every year resulting in severe injuries and death. Businesses and homeowners are responsible for keeping their properties safe, which includes addressing hazards… Read More »
Impaired Holiday Driving Can Result in Injuries and Fatalities
Sadly, thousands of drunk driving fatalities occur each year in the U.S. andalcohol related crashes only increase during the holidays, with a 40% increase duringthe winter holiday season. Chances of a fatal crash involving alcohol is thehighest on New Year’s Day, the most dangerous day for accidents involving pedestrians. Those traveling during the upcoming holidays… Read More »
Valuing a Personal Injury Case
When someone is injured in an accident, the at-fault party’s insurance company may contact the injured party, offering a settlement amount before the total damages are known. Settling with an insurance company prematurely may result in loss of needed compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other damages an injured party can… Read More »
Residential and Aquatic Center Pool Injuries & Drownings
With the summer holiday in full swing, it is important to exercise caution when visiting backyard swimming pools and recreational or hotel aquatic facilities to prevent injuries and drownings. Pools pose an ever present risk of injury and fatality, with fatal drownings the second leading cause of unintentional injury in the U.S. for young children… Read More »
Motorcycle Season Demands Increased Awareness
Unfortunately, last week in Davenport, a motorcycle crash resulted in a fatality when a vehicle and a motorcyclist collided, reminding many motorists to be careful as more motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians frequent roadways during the warm summer months. The numbers are in and they are alarming. In the first half of 2021, traffic fatalities were… Read More »
Traffic Fatalities on the Rise
The first half of 2021 marked the largest number of traffic fatalities in the nation since 2006. The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded the largest six month increase ever recorded in the history of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System resulting in an estimated 20,160 deaths between January and June of… Read More »
Compensation for Injuries Sustained in a Hotel
Many people book a hotel room while traveling on business or vacation, but few expect to be injured during their stay. Common injures that occur in a hotel include slip and falls in rooms or common areas, falls down stairs, elevator or escalator accidents, and drowning accidents in hot tubs and pools. When a hotel’s… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
When someone is injured in a car crash or a slip and fall accident, or even as a victim of assault, they may suffer a traumatic brain injury or TBI which can have a significant impact on their health and well-being. Traumatic brain symptoms are not always readily recognized immediately following an accident, but the… Read More »
FMCSA Trucking Violations Can Result in Car Accidents
Large trucks can cause catastrophic damage in an accident and are therefore subject to stringent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations. Trucking companies and their drivers must abide by hours of service regulations, undergo regular inspections of vehicles, and ensure that drivers carry a commercial driver’s license when operating to avoid violations.… Read More »