Makers of autonomous cars tout their safety compared to those driven entirely by human beings. However, in the event of an accident involving a self-driving vehicle, the question of who is legally liable does not yet have a satisfactory answer as legislatures and...
Auto Accidents
The consequences of broadside collisions
Sadly, many people sustain major injuries and even pass away when their vehicle is involved in a broadside collision. When a driver or passenger is struck by another vehicle in the side, or t-boned, the crash is extremely unsettling and many drivers have no way to...
Family wins $13M in four-year legal battle over fatal crash
The surviving family members of a retired couple settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the City of Seattle, Washington, after a four-year legal battle. As reported by Fox59 News, the parties reached a $13 million settlement over the fatal crash resulting from a...
4 ways drivers may be negligent
When you are behind the wheel, you expect to reach your destination safely. While you can drive defensively, you simply cannot control the actions of others. If a negligent driver causes you to sustain a serious injury, you likely must act quickly to receive just...
3 Important Things to Do After a Serious Car Accident That Isn’t Your Fault Part 2: As Soon as Possible
We hope that you never need to know what to do after a serious car accident. But with millions of car accidents causing injury annually in the U.S., it’s never a bad idea to be prepared. Part 1 of this series discussed what to do immediately afterward. Part 2 covers...
3 Important Things to Do After a Serious Car Accident That Isn’t Your Fault – Part 1: Immediately
We hope that you never need this information. If, however, you are involved in a serious car accident because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, there are several things you should do immediately. With over 35,000 fatal accidents in the U.S. in 2015, and...
Pedestrian Accident: Who’s Fault is It Anyway?
Auto accidents are the leading cause of injury in the USA, with over 5.6 million reported in 2012. The damage that these auto accidents cause can be massive. Economically, it is estimated that car accidents cost $277 billion each year, with other auto accidents, such...
