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What Happens After a Car Accident with No Insurance?

November 23, 2024
Motor Vehicle Accident FAQ
Accidents are already stressful. They're even more complicated if an uninsured driver hits you or you don’t have auto insurance coverage. Having car insurance helps soften the financial blow that...
truck inspection

What is included in a Truck Inspection?

November 22, 2024
Commercial Vehicle FAQ
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates commercial motor vehicles that operate on U.S. roads. To improve safety, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and other regulatory bodies conduct truck...
interstate vs highway

Interstate vs. Highway: Key Differences and What Drivers Should Know

November 21, 2024
Highway Safety FAQ
Navigating the web of U.S. roadways can be somewhat confusing, especially when terms such as highway, freeway, and interstate are used interchangeably. These types of roads are indeed designed for...
truck driver hours

How Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Work?

November 20, 2024
Commercial Vehicle FAQ
The trucking industry plays a pivotal role in our country’s economy. According to the American Trucking Association’s 2022 report, commercial trucks transported 11.46 billion tons of freight, representing 72% of the...
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Train Accidents: Causes, Impact, and Advancements in Safety Prevention

November 19, 2024
Railroad Accident FAQ
Trains have been a critical part of how we transport people and goods since the first steam-powered train was invented in 1804. Yet even though they've improved dramatically in their...
landlord property fire

Is a Landlord Responsible for a Fire at their Property?

November 18, 2024
Premises Liability FAQ
Fires can cause devastating burn injuries, smoke inhalation, and even death. Fires in an apartment building or rental home could leave you asking: is my landlord responsible for the fire...
construction zone

What Injuries Are Most Common in Construction Zones?

November 17, 2024
Construction Accident FAQ
Construction work is inherently dangerous, with workers facing all kinds of hazards any time they clock in. In fact, the construction industry is the most dangerous in the country according to...
personal protective equipment

What is Personal Protective Equipment and Why is it Used?

November 16, 2024
Industrial Accident FAQ
Workplaces can be dangerous. Employees could work in a factory with heavy machinery or on an oilfield or offshore rig. Construction workers use dangerous tools and climb to high heights....
construction zone

What Are the Most Common Types of Construction Zone Accidents?

November 15, 2024
Construction Accident FAQ
Construction zones, also known as work zones, caused 821 fatal traffic crashes nationwide in 2022. These closed-off areas allow workers to perform essential road maintenance and construction projects, but they...
wind turbine

What Are the Health Hazards of Working in the Wind Turbine Industry?

November 14, 2024
Industrial Accident FAQ
Working in the wind turbine industry is an exciting way to participate in green energy initiatives. Many workers, however, can face serious hazards on the job that can lead to...
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Broken Sternum: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Legal Considerations

November 13, 2024
Catastrophic Injury FAQ
A broken sternum is a painful injury that can have serious effects on your health. The sternum is the flat bone at the front of the rib cage that protects...
Book and Judge's Gavel

What is Res Ipsa Loquitur?

November 12, 2024
General Legal FAQ
What is Res Ipsa Loquitur? If you suffer an injury through no fault of your own, a personal injury lawsuit may be the vehicle you need to pursue the compensation...
Black and white large dog in an open field.

Who is Liable for a Dog Bite?

November 11, 2024
Animal Attack FAQ
Dog bites can cause catastrophic injuries, including permanent damage to the skin and underlying tissues. Emotional trauma, scarring, and infections are just a few of the potential consequences of a...
Personal injury claim form

What is an Assumption of Risk in Personal Injury Claims?

November 10, 2024
Personal Injury FAQ
Dangerous activities and risky behavior may affect a personal injury claim. Activities like skydiving, rollercoasters, and riding all-terrain vehicles come with certain risks. In these situations, a defendant in a...
contributory negligence

What is Contributory Negligence?

November 9, 2024
Negligent Liability FAQ
States use various principles to apportion fault in personal injury cases. They might use a contributory negligence standard or a comparative fault standard. Contributory negligence is a legal doctrine in...
vicarious liability

What is Vicarious Liability?

November 8, 2024
General Legal FAQ
A personal injury claim can quickly turn complicated as liability and damages are assessed. With vicarious liability, a third party can end up involved in the accident claim, which can...
defamation

What are the Legal Definitions of Slander and Defamation?

November 7, 2024
General Legal FAQ
Words matter — and that is never more true than in cases of slander or defamation, when one party's negative, untrue words about another cause serious harm to their reputation...
intentional tort

What is An Intentional Tort?

November 6, 2024
General Legal FAQ
When one party suffers injury due to the negligent actions of another, even when that negligence did not occur on purpose, the injured party has the right to seek compensation...

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