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 »
Davenport Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers
Motor vehicle accidents can result injuries to the neck and spine, which can be very serious and long-lasting. From fractured vertebrae and herniated discs to more severe spinal cord injuries that may lead to paralysis, injuries sustained in an accident can change someone’s life in a second. While some injuries to the neck and spine… Read More »
Accidents Involving Rideshare Drivers
Ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber have become indispensable to many Americans who appreciate the convenience of door to door transportation using a simple app on their phones. However, as the number of ridesharing vehicles increase across the nation, there is an increased risk of accidents involving rideshare drivers. If you are involved in an… Read More »
Passengers Injured in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Recent statistics reveal that passengers account for roughly 16 percent of all car accident fatalities and nearly a quarter of all injuries in a number of states across the nation. Some passengers are injured in multi vehicle accidents where two or more vehicles are involved in a collision, while other passengers are injured in single… Read More »
Wrongful Death Benefits
Motor vehicle accidents can cause catastrophic or even fatal injuries. A moment of distraction or inattention, driving too fast, or driving impaired can result in serious long-lasting injures or the loss of a loved one’s life in the blink of an eye. When a family member is killed in a car or truck accident, it… Read More »
Injured on Someone Else’s Property
While most would not hesitate to hold a business property owner responsible when they are hurt at a business, some may feel more conflicted if an injury occurs at a friend or family member’s residence. However, when you are injured on someone else’s property, even at a friend’s house, it is important to work with… Read More »