WHAT IS AN EXPERT WITNESS? Expert witnesses in personal injury cases bring specialized knowledge to the table. They shed light on the causes and effects of injuries. Negligence and liability flow from the causes of accidents. Damages are the effects of injuries. Hence, when a case rests on technical or scientific factors, personal injury attorneys on one or … Read more
You’ve been rear-ended, with extensive damage to your car. You’re bleeding. The driver who hit you was also injured, and his front end smashed up. A bad day, but the one ray of light is your confidence that it had to be the other driver’s fault. Not so fast. Evidence discovered by the other driver’s … Read more
At some point soon after being hurt in any kind of accident, a person’s thoughts naturally turn to the matter of being made “whole”. The focus then shifts to the question of fault. If another person or persons are to be held accountable, the matter must be directed through the laws governing personal injury. If … Read more
When motorcyclists have friends who also enjoy traveling by motorcycle, they may sometimes travel in groups. These groups are often more visible to other drivers than motorcyclists who may be traveling on their own. Because lone motorcyclists can be easily overlooked by drivers of larger vehicles, a fatal accident could take place, and a wrongful … Read more
When a vehicle goes out of control while traveling the roadway, the occupants of that vehicle and other individuals around that vehicle are at risk of being involved in a crash. In some cases, an out-of-control vehicle may only be involved in a single-car accident, but if the situation takes place on a busy highway, … Read more
Losing a loved one suddenly can take an immense toll on family members who are left behind. If the victim had children, the situation can seem even more harrowing. In the event that a person is killed in a car accident, there could be reason for surviving family to file a wrongful death claim if … Read more
Sometimes, a vehicular crash involves more than meets the eye. In fact, prior criminal acts may have contributed to the resulting crash. This certainly appears to be the case with a recent tragic accident that took place in Florida. This particular incident occurred after two men purportedly stole a Honda Accord. According to authorities, the … Read more
Some drivers may have a fear of driving near tractor trailers because of the potential outcomes should a sudden accident take place. Tractor trailers can pose risks to other individuals on the roadway, especially if a trailer is not properly attached. If a trailer detaches from a truck, drivers may not be able to avoid … Read more
Passersby of a recent accident in Boca Raton most likely could have written the media report that covered the collision. Driving by the intersection of Glades Road and 441, they could have determined that two cars collided head-on. They could have assumed that one driver was heading the wrong way or swerved across the center … Read more
No matter how well a person follows the rules of the road, an accident can always happen, which is a scary thought. Those who are negligent on the road can injure themselves, those in any vehicle that is struck and others. After a three-car crash in Florida, four people were injured and had to be … Read more
