RV Travel Safety

Posted Fri 13th Nov, 2020 | by | on Accident Law Firm, Articles, Auto Accident Lawyer, Injury Law Firm, Personal Injury

During this pandemic, RV (Recreational Vehicle) use has skyrocketed, with sales of these motorhomes being reported up by as much as 90% in June. As the pandemic continues, as well as the need for safe, socially distanced travel, it is important to know the dangers that come with RV use to prevent accidents from happening. Due to the extra size and weight of an RV, accidents have potential to incur major injuries and damages and …

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WHO CAN BE A PARTY TO A PERSONAL INJURY ACTION AND WHAT ARE COMMON POTENTIAL CAUSES OF ACTION?

Posted Tue 8th Mar, 2016 | by | on Accident Law Firm, Attorney, Auto Accident Lawyer, Injury, Injury Law Firm, Lawyer

Causes of action for injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions include claims based on: a tortfeasor’s (the responsible party) individual liability for the tortfeasor’s own acts and omissions; vicarious liability; contract; an injury to another (i.e. derivative claims); based on wanton and wanton conduct; and the right of subrogation. Negligence is the most often pled cause of action based on a tortfeasor’s own acts or omissions that give rise to a personal injury claim arising …

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5 Things You Should Do After a Car Accident

Posted Thu 3rd Dec, 2015 | by | on Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Lawyer, Injury, Injury Law Firm, Lawyer

Over six million car accidents occur in the United States each year and, fortunately, most are relatively minor.  As personal injury attorneys, we deal with car accidents every single day.  Inevitably, a client or friend will ask me, “what should I do if I get into an accident?”  Obviously, there are many different things that you can and should do depending on the circumstances, but here are 5 things that everyone should do if they …

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Reasons You Should Hire an Auto Accident Lawyer

Posted Tue 13th Sep, 2011 | by | on Auto Accident Lawyer

When I meet with my clients, I am always surprised when I hear what the insurance companies have told them. I hear about how the insurance companies want people to sign medical releases and give statements before they even have a chance to talk to an auto accident lawyer. I hear about how the insurance companies pressure people to settle their cases before they have even started receiving treatment for their injuries. I hear about …

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Accident – What To Do Now

Posted Tue 31st May, 2011 | by | on Articles

Please place this in your car with the insurance card and registration DO NOT move your vehicle unless it presents a danger to you or others. Tell the other driver not to move their vehicle. ALWAYS call the police at the scene (unless snow alert conditions – then file a counter report). DO NOT let the other driver talk you out of it! Write down the other driver’s name, address, work and home phone numbers, …

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