What is a Pedestrian Accident?
In the simplest terms, a pedestrian accident is a collision between a motor vehicle and a person traveling on foot (standing, walking, running, or jogging – any foot travel). Pedestrians are obviously vulnerable to very severe, catastrophic physical trauma if they are hit by a motor vehicle. The speed of travel and size of the …
What Are Some Common Types of Car Accidents?
As experienced car accident attorneys, we know that there are many types of collisions and crashes. Virtually any type of accident could ultimately be the subject of a car accident lawsuit. If you are worried your crash doesn’t qualify for a case, we encourage you to give us a call. We can determine if someone …
Back-to-School Bus Stop Safety
School buses are one of the safest forms of travel for your children, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In fact, your child is 70 times more likely to get to school safely in a bus than in a passenger car, says the NHTSA. The actual bus stop, as well as getting to …
How Serious of a Problem is Drowsy Driving?
Drowsy driving causes car accidents across the country every day. The exact number of crashes is difficult to pin down because drowsiness is not always reported or identified as a contributing or causal factor. Nonetheless, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates about 700 people were killed in accidents related to drowsy driving in 2019. …
4 Types of Driving Distractions
Today, there are so many things that can distract us while we are driving. Today’s new vehicles have built-in touch screens, fancy audio systems, television screens in the back, and more. Motorists have a responsibility to use these features safely, which means keeping your focus on the task of driving when you’re behind the wheel. …
What Cases Do Criminal Lawyers Deal With?
If you are facing serious criminal charges, you want to find a defense lawyer who has extensive experience with cases like yours. Criminal convictions of all kinds tend to have serious ramifications for your life and livelihood. Because of the seriousness of these charges, it’s important to choose an experienced lawyer who will fight the …
