Car accidents can be life-altering. Even minor crashes can result in serious injuries, property damage, and lasting emotional scars. In the aftermath of a wreck, you may face mounting medical bills, time away from work, and uncertainty about your future. Many accident victims wonder whether they need to hire a lawyer to protect their rights…

Driving at night definitely presents unique challenges, such as reduced visibility and driver fatigue. Another consideration is the increased presence of impaired drivers on the roads that night hours bring. Government data shows about one-third of all fatal crashes in the United States happened between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Other factors like headlight glare,…

Using a phone while driving can be considered negligence, but it doesn’t automatically mean you are at fault for an accident. However, being on the phone can significantly impact your liability and potential penalties. How is fault determined in a car accident? Fault is typically determined by proving that a party involved in the accident…

Did you know that more than 70 percent of roads nationwide are located in snowy regions and that nearly 70 percent of the U.S. population lives in those same snowy areas? Anyone who has driven in wintertime knows it can be dicey and dangerous. Annually, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy,…

Most people will need to use a rental car at some point in their life, whether they are traveling or if their car is in the shop. Like driving any other type of vehicle, accidents can happen.  If injured in a rental car accident, your rights and responsibilities will depend on the rental agreements, relevant…

That’s an excellent question and the answer is “maybe, it depends.” Whether a previous car accident lawsuit will impact your ability to collect for injuries in a later accident will depend on the specific details of the first case. What’s not in question is that you should definitely seek the counsel of an experienced personal…