The Step-by-Step Process of Building a Personal Injury Case

A personal injury can be life-altering. Whether it is a slip-and-fall accident, a car collision, or any other type of accident, the resulting physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial strain can be overwhelming. The legal system provides recourse for those who have been harmed by the negligence of others.  Collect all the Evidence The very first and most crucial step is to collect as much evidence as possible. This includes medical documentation, photographs of the accident scene, eyewitness accounts, and police reports. [Read More]

Collect This Evidence Following An Auto Accident To Improve Your Case

The aftermath of an auto accident can be quite hectic and you might still be recovering from the shock of it all, not to mention possibly dealing with an injury. But while it's important to pull yourself together and seek medical treatment quickly, it's also important to collect evidence from the accident scene if you believe you want to protect your legal rights. Here are some tips to keep in mind for collecting evidence following a car accident. [Read More]

2 Negligent Behaviors That Can Cause A Semi-Truck Accident

A semi-truck accident involving a passenger vehicle rarely ends favorably for those in the vehicle. Some victims survive but have catastrophic injuries that may affect them for the rest of their lives. Many of these accidents are caused by negligent truck drivers. They can be held accountable for their negligence criminally and civilly. Sometimes the victims succumb to their injuries, and their families can seek compensation. The average driver may be leery of semi-trucks on the roadway due to their massive size when compared to vehicles. [Read More]

Can You Sue For A Truck Accident Caused By Poor Truck Maintenance?

Because trucks are so heavy, even small maintenance problems can lead to serious accidents. If you were injured in a truck accident, proving that a truck had poor maintenance could help you win your case. Does Poor Maintenance Mean Accident Liability? Poor maintenance can often establish liability in a truck accident case. In order to establish liability, the maintenance problems have to be related to the accident. For example, a truck driver not following the oil change schedule usually won't lead to liability for the accident because late oil changes don't really affect how the truck drives in terms of the risk of an accident. [Read More]