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 »
Defective Implanted Medical Devices
There are risks associated with surgically implanted medical devices, complications which can lead to serious injury or even death. From prosthetics or other replacement body parts to devices for delivering medicine to the body, surgically implanted medical devices may include pacemakers, breast implants, surgical screws, artificial joints such as those used in knee and hip… Read More »
Highway Construction Zone Accident Liability
Over the summer months, many will travel by car to their favorite vacation spots or to attend family reunions in distant towns or across state lines. Unfortunately, the journey there may not all be smooth sailing as roadside construction on highways and interstates is in full swing creating hazards for motorists and construction zone workers… Read More »
Hit and Run Injury Compensation
Recovering compensation for injuries resulting from a hit and run car accident, including injuries to pedestrians, can be challenging but not impossible. To recover compensation after a hit and run accident it is not only important to work with law enforcement, but also an experienced personal injury attorney to investigate, identify and locate the negligent… Read More »